Rapids City, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41 °F (low) to 60.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.2 Inches. Rapids City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 14.4 °F | 30.5 °F | 1.53 in. |
| February | 18.0 °F | 34.9 °F | 1.74 in. |
| March | 28.7 °F | 47.7 °F | 2.52 in. |
| April | 39.7 °F | 60.9 °F | 3.7 in. |
| May | 51.6 °F | 72.2 °F | 4.76 in. |
| June | 61.7 °F | 81.7 °F | 4.92 in. |
| July | 65.3 °F | 84.8 °F | 4.44 in. |
| August | 63.1 °F | 82.9 °F | 4.02 in. |
| September | 54.9 °F | 76.8 °F | 3.46 in. |
| October | 43.1 °F | 63.9 °F | 2.81 in. |
| November | 31.1 °F | 48.8 °F | 2.25 in. |
| December | 20.6 °F | 35.9 °F | 2.04 in. |
| Annual | 41 °F | 60.1 °F | 38.19 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 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 |