Bushnell, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.1 °F (low) to 61.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.2 Inches. Bushnell 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 | 15.5 °F | 32.7 °F | 1.85 in. |
| February | 19.1 °F | 37.3 °F | 1.89 in. |
| March | 29.3 °F | 50.0 °F | 2.58 in. |
| April | 39.9 °F | 63.2 °F | 3.77 in. |
| May | 52.0 °F | 73.8 °F | 5.02 in. |
| June | 61.6 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.91 in. |
| July | 64.7 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.95 in. |
| August | 62.2 °F | 83.8 °F | 3.36 in. |
| September | 54.2 °F | 78.1 °F | 3.62 in. |
| October | 42.4 °F | 65.9 °F | 3.05 in. |
| November | 31.1 °F | 50.6 °F | 2.39 in. |
| December | 21.4 °F | 37.9 °F | 1.83 in. |
| Annual | 41.1 °F | 61.8 °F | 38.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 |