| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 72j - Southern Illinoian Till Plain |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 62264 - New Athens, IL | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 26 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 45 | 36 | 26 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 39 | 45 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.2 | 2.39 | 3.75 | 3.96 | 4.29 | 3.81 | 3.78 | 3.33 | 3.19 | 3.03 | 4.08 | 3.21 | 41.05 |