Mechanicsburg, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 5.9 °C (low) to 17.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 977.1 Millimeters. Mechanicsburg 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 | -7.5 °C | 1.8 °C | 53.34 mm |
| February | -5.8 °C | 4.4 °C | 49.78 mm |
| March | -0.7 °C | 10.8 °C | 68.07 mm |
| April | 5.3 °C | 17.9 °C | 102.36 mm |
| May | 11.7 °C | 23.6 °C | 116.59 mm |
| June | 16.8 °C | 28.3 °C | 117.09 mm |
| July | 18.4 °C | 30.1 °C | 95.25 mm |
| August | 17.3 °C | 29.2 °C | 83.57 mm |
| September | 12.7 °C | 26.4 °C | 78.74 mm |
| October | 6.2 °C | 19.4 °C | 81.53 mm |
| November | 0.3 °C | 11.2 °C | 75.44 mm |
| December | -4.4 °C | 4.6 °C | 55.37 mm |
| Annual | 5.9 °C | 17.3 °C | 977.13 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 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |