Was 2015 a cold year?

The 2015–16 North American winter was not as frigid across North America and the United States (especially the East Coast) as compared to the 2013–14 and 2014–15 winters. This was mainly due to a strong El Niño, which caused generally warmer-then-average conditions.

Will it be a cold winter in Illinois?

Winter temperatures will be much above normal, on average, despite cold periods in early and mid-December, from late December into early January, in early to mid-January, and in late January. Precipitation will be near normal.

What’s the coldest it’s ever been in Illinois?

-36°F
Selected Records The lowest temperature reported in Illinois was -36°F in Congerville on January 5, 1999.

What was the coldest winter in Illinois?

The highest temperature recorded in Illinois was 117 °F (47.2 °C), recorded on July 14, 1954, at East St. Louis, while the lowest temperature was −38 °F (−38.9 °C), recorded on January 31, 2019, at Mount Carroll.

Is the winter going to be cold in Illinois?

It is forecasting it will be “cold and very flaky” in Illinois during the 2020-2021 winter season. For forecasting purposes, the almanac has divided the United States into seven zones. Illinois is in zone two, along with Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

What’s the Farmers Almanac Winter forecast for Illinois?

The Farmers’ Almanac annually releases its winter forecast for the United States and for Canada. It is forecasting it will be “cold and very flaky” in Illinois during the 2020-2021 winter season. For forecasting purposes, the almanac has divided the United States into seven zones.

When to expect winter weather in Rockford IL?

Winter temperatures will be much above normal, on average, despite cold periods in early and mid-December, from late December into early January, in early to mid-January, and in late January. Precipitation will be near normal.

When to expect winter in Carbondale, IL?

Note: Long range forecasts are regional, not city-specific. Winter temperatures will be much above normal, on average, despite cold periods in early and mid-December, from late December into early January, in early to mid-January, and in late January.