Palestine, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.1 °C (low) to 18.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1148.3 Millimeters. Palestine is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | -5.5 °C | 3.5 °C | 78.74 mm |
| February | -3.8 °C | 6.2 °C | 61.47 mm |
| March | 0.9 °C | 12.2 °C | 88.9 mm |
| April | 6.8 °C | 19.1 °C | 129.29 mm |
| May | 12.7 °C | 24.7 °C | 121.67 mm |
| June | 17.6 °C | 29.4 °C | 125.73 mm |
| July | 19 °C | 31.1 °C | 107.95 mm |
| August | 17.8 °C | 30.6 °C | 80.26 mm |
| September | 13.5 °C | 27.5 °C | 87.12 mm |
| October | 7.1 °C | 20.7 °C | 92.71 mm |
| November | 1.4 °C | 12.5 °C | 94.23 mm |
| December | -2.9 °C | 5.9 °C | 80.26 mm |
| Annual | 7.1 °C | 18.6 °C | 1148.33 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 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°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 |