Cambridge, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40 °F (low) to 59.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.5 Inches. Cambridge is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 13.7 °F | 30.0 °F | 1.69 in. |
| February | 17.2 °F | 34.5 °F | 1.88 in. |
| March | 27.7 °F | 47.8 °F | 2.42 in. |
| April | 38.6 °F | 61.0 °F | 3.83 in. |
| May | 50.6 °F | 72.0 °F | 4.95 in. |
| June | 60.6 °F | 80.8 °F | 4.73 in. |
| July | 64.1 °F | 83.8 °F | 4.06 in. |
| August | 61.9 °F | 82.1 °F | 3.84 in. |
| September | 53.6 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.67 in. |
| October | 41.8 °F | 63.7 °F | 2.91 in. |
| November | 30.0 °F | 48.3 °F | 2.44 in. |
| December | 19.7 °F | 35.5 °F | 2.06 in. |
| Annual | 40 °F | 59.7 °F | 38.48 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 5b : -15°F to -10°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 |