Starved Rock State Park Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Starved Rock State Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Starved Rock State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -1° | -9° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 6° | -4° | 14 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 14° | 2° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 18° | 7° | 119 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 23° | 11° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 28° | 18° | 138 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 29° | 20° | 138 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 27° | 18° | 118 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 16° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 66 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 11° | 2° | 69 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -4° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Starved Rock State Park
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Starved Rock State Park compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Starved Rock State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Hare International Airport | 116 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1069 mm |
| Wicker Park | 127 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 996 mm |
| Area Code 312 | 129 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1034 mm |
| Cook County | 129 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1034 mm |
| Chicago | 129 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1034 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Starved Rock State Park
Go in mai, august, september and oktober. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Starved Rock State Park
Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 25°C is 1.8°C below the 26°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 23°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Starved Rock State Park is a state park in Illinois. Starved Rock State Park is known for 18 canyons above the Illinois River.
Akkurat nå er det 13°C (56°F) in Starved Rock State Park med klarvær. Det føles som 12°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 8°C til 25°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Starved Rock State Park is mai, august, september and oktober. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 29°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -9°C.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 116 km away. Nearby highlights include Indiana Dunes National Park, Gateway Arch National Park and Lake Michigan.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 25°C is 1.8°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 11 AM til 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Starved Rock State Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Starved Rock State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 41°19′9.1″N 88°59′35.2″W (41.3192, -88.9931) |
| Established | 1911 |
| Known for | 18 canyons above the Illinois River |
| Lokal tid | 7:04 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | mai, august, september and oktober |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Starved Rock State Park?
Starved Rock State Park is a state park in Illinois. Its coordinates are 41.3192, -88.9931. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Starved Rock State Park akkurat nå?
It is currently 13°C (56°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 72% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Starved Rock State Park?
mai, august, september and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Starved Rock State Park, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Starved Rock State Park in?
Starved Rock State Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Starved Rock State Park?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 116 km away.
What are the top things til do in Starved Rock State Park?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Gateway Arch National Park and Lake Michigan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
