Climate Insights for Colonel Smith Memorial Airport

Sedgwick County, Illinois, United States

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
May
121mm rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Colonel Smith Memorial Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1099mm of precipitation falls per year. Colonel Smith Memorial Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Colonel Smith Memorial Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -4° Mar Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Apr Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° May Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Sep Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Oct Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Nov Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Dec Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Colonel Smith Memorial Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Colonel Smith Memorial Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1099mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 121mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 66mm. That's 55mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Colonel Smith Memorial Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Colonel Smith Memorial Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Colonel Smith Memorial Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 352mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 316mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 31cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -2°
Feb
Mar
Apr 12°
May 19°
Jun 24°
Jul 25°
Aug 23°
Sep 21°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Colonel Smith Memorial Airport is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colonel Smith Memorial Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
3 °C
22 km/h
68 mm
12 cm
Feb
-4 °C
6 °C
22 km/h
66 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
12 °C
23 km/h
110 mm
5 cm
Apr
7 °C
18 °C
24 km/h
120 mm
1 cm
May
14 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
20 °C
21 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
12 °C
22 km/h
74 mm
3 cm
Dec
-1 °C
7 °C
22 km/h
69 mm
4 cm
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