Topeka, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.8 °F (low) to 63 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.7 Inches. Topeka 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9 °F | 34.2 °F | 2.0 in. |
| February | 20.3 °F | 38.9 °F | 1.96 in. |
| March | 30.2 °F | 51.0 °F | 2.53 in. |
| April | 40.7 °F | 63.9 °F | 4.01 in. |
| May | 52.6 °F | 74.5 °F | 4.95 in. |
| June | 62.0 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.83 in. |
| July | 65.1 °F | 86.6 °F | 4.1 in. |
| August | 62.7 °F | 85.2 °F | 3.68 in. |
| September | 54.2 °F | 79.9 °F | 3.42 in. |
| October | 42.2 °F | 67.0 °F | 3.2 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 51.8 °F | 2.77 in. |
| December | 22.7 °F | 39.5 °F | 2.24 in. |
| Annual | 41.8 °F | 63 °F | 39.69 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| 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 |