Starved Rock State Park Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Starved Rock State Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Starved Rock State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | -1° | -9° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februarie | 6° | -4° | 14 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| martie | 14° | 2° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprilie | 18° | 7° | 119 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 23° | 11° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iunie | 28° | 18° | 138 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iulie | 29° | 20° | 138 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 27° | 18° | 118 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembrie | 26° | 16° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octombrie | 20° | 10° | 66 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noiembrie | 11° | 2° | 69 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembrie | 4° | -4° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climă type: Continental. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Starved Rock State Park
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Starved Rock State Park compares cu 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 |
Cea mai bună perioadă Starved Rock State Park
Go in mai, august, septembrie and octombrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Starved Rock State Park
Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
Ploaie 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 iunie și august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- dumglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Starved Rock State Park is a state park in Illinois. Starved Rock State Park is known for 18 canyons above the Illinois River.
Acum sunt 17°C (62°F) in Starved Rock State Park cu senin. Temperatura resimțită este 15°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 6°C și 23°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Starved Rock State Park is mai, august, septembrie and octombrie. Clima este continental. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie tend și be the least comfortable months. iulie is the warmest month cu average highs near 29°C, while ianuarie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.1°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 11 AM și 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
| Tip | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Țară | Statele Unite ale Americii |
| Continent | America de Nord |
| Coordonate | 41°19′9.1″N 88°59′35.2″W (41.3192, -88.9931) |
| Established | 1911 |
| Known for | 18 canyons above the Illinois River |
| Ora locală | 5:01 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | mai, august, septembrie and octombrie |
| Climă | Continental |
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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 America de Nord.
What is the weather like in Starved Rock State Park acum?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) cu senin. Umiditate is 52% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Starved Rock State Park?
mai, august, septembrie and octombrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Starved Rock State Park, which has a continental climate. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie 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 5:01 AM.
What is the nearest airport și Starved Rock State Park?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 116 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme 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 octombrie 6, 2026 at 5:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
