Retirement Living In Galena/Jo Daviess County

What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Galena/Jo Daviess County, Illinois?

For those of you that retire in Galena/Jo Daviess County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 10's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Galena/Jo Daviess County such as a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Galena/Jo Daviess County!

Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Galena/Jo Daviess County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges


Month	Low	Avg	High

Jan	10 F°	19 F°	28 F°

Feb	15 F°	24 F°	33 F°

Mar	26 F°	35 F°	45 F°

Apr	37 F°	48 F°	59 F°

May	47 F°	59 F°	70 F°

Jun	58 F°	69 F°	80 F°

Jul	62 F°	72 F°	83 F°

Aug	60 F°	71 F°	81 F°

Sep	50 F°	62 F°	74 F°

Oct	39 F°	50 F°	62 F°

Nov	28 F°	37 F°	46 F°

Dec	15 F°	24 F°	32 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days


Month	Days Greater Than 90 F°	Days Less Than 32 F°	Days Less Than 0 F°

Jan	0	30	8

Feb	0	26	5

Mar	0	24	0

Apr	0	9	0

May	0	1	0

Jun	2	0	0

Jul	4	0	0

Aug	3	0	0

Sep	1	1	0

Oct	0	8	0

Nov	0	20	0

Dec	0	29	5

Rain & Humidity


Month	Rainfall	Rainy Days	Humidity

Jan	1 "	8	14 %

Feb	1 "	7	18 %

Mar	2 "	9	27 %

Apr	4 "	11	36 %

May	4 "	12	47 %

Jun	5 "	11	57 %

Jul	4 "	9	63 %

Aug	4 "	9	62 %

Sep	4 "	9	53 %

Oct	3 "	9	41 %

Nov	3 "	9	31 %

Dec	2 "	9	19 %