Mitchell, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.9 °F (low) to 65.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.3 Inches. Mitchell is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 °F | 39.4 °F | 2.63 in. |
| February | 26.7 °F | 44.7 °F | 2.42 in. |
| March | 35.3 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.43 in. |
| April | 46.2 °F | 66.9 °F | 4.84 in. |
| May | 56.9 °F | 76.0 °F | 5.34 in. |
| June | 65.9 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.56 in. |
| July | 69.6 °F | 88.1 °F | 4.22 in. |
| August | 67.8 °F | 86.9 °F | 3.95 in. |
| September | 59.4 °F | 80.5 °F | 3.26 in. |
| October | 47.5 °F | 69.0 °F | 3.28 in. |
| November | 36.7 °F | 55.2 °F | 3.63 in. |
| December | 27.7 °F | 44.0 °F | 2.71 in. |
| Annual | 46.9 °F | 65.9 °F | 44.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |