Ashton, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.3 °F (low) to 58.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38 Inches. Ashton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4 °F | 28.6 °F | 1.69 in. |
| February | 16.1 °F | 33.0 °F | 1.69 in. |
| March | 26.3 °F | 45.4 °F | 2.28 in. |
| April | 36.7 °F | 59.3 °F | 3.6 in. |
| May | 48.6 °F | 70.7 °F | 4.82 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 79.7 °F | 5.23 in. |
| July | 61.9 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.17 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.89 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 75.1 °F | 3.54 in. |
| October | 39.8 °F | 62.2 °F | 2.78 in. |
| November | 29.1 °F | 47.0 °F | 2.32 in. |
| December | 18.6 °F | 34.2 °F | 1.94 in. |
| Annual | 38.3 °F | 58.2 °F | 37.95 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |