Rutland, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.7 °F (low) to 61.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.5 Inches. Rutland 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 | 15.5 °F | 32.4 °F | 2.0 in. |
| February | 18.9 °F | 37.0 °F | 1.84 in. |
| March | 28.7 °F | 49.4 °F | 2.59 in. |
| April | 39.1 °F | 62.6 °F | 3.63 in. |
| May | 51.0 °F | 73.7 °F | 4.59 in. |
| June | 60.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 4.12 in. |
| July | 64.0 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.9 in. |
| August | 61.8 °F | 83.7 °F | 3.58 in. |
| September | 53.7 °F | 78.4 °F | 3.48 in. |
| October | 42.2 °F | 65.7 °F | 3.04 in. |
| November | 31.3 °F | 50.3 °F | 2.63 in. |
| December | 21.4 °F | 37.6 °F | 2.06 in. |
| Annual | 40.7 °F | 61.6 °F | 37.46 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |