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Retirement Living In Galena/Jo Daviess County - Illinois


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Area Description

Experience the vintage charm and contemporary spirit of Galena and Jo Daviess County…the region’s natural beauty, charming farmsteads, well-preserved historic sites, first-class golfing, regional cuisines, eclectic shops and tranquil spas. Located in northwest Illinois, three hours from downtown Chicago, the destination affords visitors plenty of opportunities to relax, rejuvenate and recharge.

Includes Cities/Towns: Apple River, East Dubuque, Elizabeth, Galena, Hanover, Nora, Scales Mound, Stockton, Warren.

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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  19  28
 Feb  15  24  33
 Mar  26  35  45
 Apr  37  48  59
 May  47  59  70
 Jun  58  69  80
 Jul  62  72  83
 Aug  60  71  81
 Sep  50  62  74
 Oct  39  50  62
 Nov  28  37  46
 Dec  15  24  32

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 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  10 "  21  6
 Feb  7 "  17  5
 Mar  5 "  6  3
 Apr  1 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  2  1
 Dec  10 "  15  6


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