Ashland, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.8 °F (low) to 63 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.2 Inches. Ashland 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 | 18.6 °F | 35.2 °F | 2.11 in. |
| February | 22.0 °F | 40.2 °F | 1.91 in. |
| March | 31.1 °F | 51.8 °F | 2.67 in. |
| April | 41.8 °F | 64.3 °F | 4.0 in. |
| May | 53.3 °F | 74.1 °F | 4.69 in. |
| June | 62.5 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 65.6 °F | 85.6 °F | 3.98 in. |
| August | 63.4 °F | 84.3 °F | 3.51 in. |
| September | 55.1 °F | 79.1 °F | 3.4 in. |
| October | 43.7 °F | 66.6 °F | 3.13 in. |
| November | 33.0 °F | 52.3 °F | 2.97 in. |
| December | 24.0 °F | 40.3 °F | 2.22 in. |
| Annual | 42.8 °F | 63 °F | 39.22 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |