La Prairie, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.1 °F (low) to 62.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.8 Inches. La Prairie 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. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 °F | 33.7 °F | 1.82 in. |
| February | 20.6 °F | 38.8 °F | 1.92 in. |
| March | 30.3 °F | 50.6 °F | 2.5 in. |
| April | 41.3 °F | 63.0 °F | 4.03 in. |
| May | 52.7 °F | 73.3 °F | 5.33 in. |
| June | 62.2 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.94 in. |
| July | 65.6 °F | 86.1 °F | 4.13 in. |
| August | 63.2 °F | 84.3 °F | 3.8 in. |
| September | 54.7 °F | 78.4 °F | 3.43 in. |
| October | 43.3 °F | 65.8 °F | 3.26 in. |
| November | 32.1 °F | 51.3 °F | 2.61 in. |
| December | 22.4 °F | 38.7 °F | 2.04 in. |
| Annual | 42.1 °F | 62.2 °F | 39.81 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| 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 |