Staunton, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.9 °F (low) to 64.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42.7 Inches. Staunton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.2 °F | 37.1 °F | 2.58 in. |
| February | 24.7 °F | 42.3 °F | 2.29 in. |
| March | 33.5 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.18 in. |
| April | 44.1 °F | 65.1 °F | 4.81 in. |
| May | 55.1 °F | 74.8 °F | 5.07 in. |
| June | 64.0 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.4 in. |
| July | 67.4 °F | 86.5 °F | 4.05 in. |
| August | 65.3 °F | 85.6 °F | 3.5 in. |
| September | 56.8 °F | 79.8 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 45.4 °F | 67.8 °F | 3.25 in. |
| November | 34.8 °F | 53.3 °F | 3.55 in. |
| December | 26.0 °F | 41.8 °F | 2.66 in. |
| Annual | 44.9 °F | 64.2 °F | 42.68 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |