Oak Forest, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.6 °F (low) to 59.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.9 Inches. Oak Forest 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 | 17.1 °F | 32.0 °F | 2.2 in. |
| February | 19.9 °F | 35.9 °F | 2.08 in. |
| March | 29.1 °F | 47.1 °F | 2.4 in. |
| April | 39.5 °F | 59.6 °F | 3.93 in. |
| May | 50.3 °F | 70.5 °F | 4.6 in. |
| June | 60.3 °F | 80.4 °F | 4.47 in. |
| July | 65.0 °F | 84.4 °F | 4.42 in. |
| August | 63.3 °F | 82.6 °F | 4.17 in. |
| September | 55.9 °F | 76.3 °F | 3.24 in. |
| October | 43.7 °F | 63.3 °F | 3.46 in. |
| November | 32.7 °F | 49.2 °F | 2.65 in. |
| December | 22.8 °F | 37.1 °F | 2.27 in. |
| Annual | 41.6 °F | 59.9 °F | 39.89 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 |