Arcola, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 43 °F (low) to 62.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 41 Inches. Arcola is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1 °F | 34.8 °F | 2.48 in. |
| February | 22.1 °F | 39.4 °F | 2.16 in. |
| March | 31.3 °F | 50.9 °F | 2.94 in. |
| April | 42.0 °F | 64.1 °F | 4.61 in. |
| May | 53.5 °F | 74.4 °F | 4.42 in. |
| June | 62.6 °F | 83.0 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 65.3 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.22 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 84.4 °F | 2.89 in. |
| September | 55.5 °F | 79.5 °F | 3.1 in. |
| October | 43.8 °F | 66.8 °F | 3.4 in. |
| November | 33.3 °F | 51.9 °F | 3.49 in. |
| December | 24.9 °F | 39.9 °F | 2.62 in. |
| Annual | 43 °F | 62.9 °F | 40.96 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |