Carbondale, Illinois has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.8 °C (low) to 19.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1224 Millimeters. Carbondale is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.6 °C | 5 °C | 84.84 mm |
| February | -2.6 °C | 7.8 °C | 78.49 mm |
| March | 1.9 °C | 13.4 °C | 109.98 mm |
| April | 7.6 °C | 19.7 °C | 136.91 mm |
| May | 13.4 °C | 24.7 °C | 136.65 mm |
| June | 18.2 °C | 29.6 °C | 118.62 mm |
| July | 20.2 °C | 31.1 °C | 98.81 mm |
| August | 18.7 °C | 30.6 °C | 80.01 mm |
| September | 13.9 °C | 27.3 °C | 81.53 mm |
| October | 7.5 °C | 21.1 °C | 94.23 mm |
| November | 2.1 °C | 13.6 °C | 110.74 mm |
| December | -2.3 °C | 7.3 °C | 93.22 mm |
| Annual | 7.8 °C | 19.3 °C | 1224.03 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |