Homer, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 5.6 °C (low) to 16.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1024.6 Millimeters. Homer is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.8 °C | 1 °C | 60.96 mm |
| February | -6.1 °C | 3.6 °C | 53.34 mm |
| March | -0.9 °C | 10.1 °C | 72.14 mm |
| April | 5 °C | 17.5 °C | 104.14 mm |
| May | 11.4 °C | 23.3 °C | 114.05 mm |
| June | 16.5 °C | 27.8 °C | 121.67 mm |
| July | 17.9 °C | 29.1 °C | 106.93 mm |
| August | 16.6 °C | 28.3 °C | 77.72 mm |
| September | 12.5 °C | 25.7 °C | 81.79 mm |
| October | 6.1 °C | 18.8 °C | 85.34 mm |
| November | 0.2 °C | 10.7 °C | 83.82 mm |
| December | -4.6 °C | 3.7 °C | 62.74 mm |
| Annual | 5.6 °C | 16.6 °C | 1024.64 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |