Climate change in Lawrence County, Illinois
Since 1979, Lawrence County, Illinois has warmed 2.3°F, with 3 fewer days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 11% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Pope County, IL's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.3°F
- Precipitation: +11%
- Wettest day of the year: +15%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: −3 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −13 days
- Frost-free season: +1 days
- Muggy days: +5 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +12 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.