Highwood, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.6 °F (low) to 58 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.9 Inches. Highwood is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.7 °F | 31.3 °F | 2.12 in. |
| February | 20.8 °F | 35.1 °F | 2.01 in. |
| March | 29.4 °F | 44.9 °F | 2.23 in. |
| April | 39.3 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.9 in. |
| May | 49.7 °F | 67.4 °F | 4.6 in. |
| June | 59.9 °F | 77.5 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 66.3 °F | 82.4 °F | 3.79 in. |
| August | 65.6 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.99 in. |
| September | 58.0 °F | 74.3 °F | 3.74 in. |
| October | 45.8 °F | 62.0 °F | 3.43 in. |
| November | 34.1 °F | 48.0 °F | 2.6 in. |
| December | 24.1 °F | 36.7 °F | 2.17 in. |
| Annual | 42.6 °F | 58 °F | 38.86 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |