Dwight, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.5 °F (low) to 60.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.5 Inches. Dwight 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 | 15.8 °F | 31.6 °F | 1.94 in. |
| February | 19.0 °F | 36.0 °F | 1.71 in. |
| March | 28.5 °F | 48.3 °F | 2.45 in. |
| April | 38.9 °F | 61.3 °F | 3.59 in. |
| May | 50.7 °F | 72.5 °F | 4.67 in. |
| June | 60.4 °F | 81.5 °F | 4.55 in. |
| July | 63.7 °F | 84.0 °F | 4.14 in. |
| August | 61.4 °F | 82.3 °F | 3.58 in. |
| September | 53.3 °F | 77.3 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 41.9 °F | 64.3 °F | 3.03 in. |
| November | 31.2 °F | 49.4 °F | 2.53 in. |
| December | 21.5 °F | 36.8 °F | 1.96 in. |
| Annual | 40.5 °F | 60.4 °F | 37.49 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |