Leaf River, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.4 °F (low) to 58.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.2 Inches. Leaf River 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 | 12.2 °F | 28.7 °F | 1.67 in. |
| February | 15.8 °F | 33.0 °F | 1.73 in. |
| March | 26.3 °F | 45.5 °F | 2.26 in. |
| April | 37.1 °F | 59.2 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 48.9 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.61 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 79.8 °F | 5.16 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 82.7 °F | 4.38 in. |
| August | 60.1 °F | 81.3 °F | 3.96 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 75.2 °F | 3.59 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 62.3 °F | 2.88 in. |
| November | 29.0 °F | 46.9 °F | 2.23 in. |
| December | 18.7 °F | 34.3 °F | 1.98 in. |
| Annual | 38.4 °F | 58.3 °F | 38.17 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |