Aurora weather by month
Average highs run from 30°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 16°F. It gets 40 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 28 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 134 times a year. The most comfortable months are July to October.
Best time to visit Aurora
For comfortable weather, go in July to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in | 5 | 0 | 29 | very cold |
| February | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.9 in | 4 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| March | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in | 6 | 0 | 22 | cold |
| April | 60°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.6 in | 8 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| June | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| October | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| November | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.3 in | 5 | 0 | 17 | cold |
| December | 36°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 6.4 in | 5 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| Year | 59°F avg | 41°F avg | 39.5 in | 27.9 in | 74 | 16 | 134 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Aurora, IL (USC00110338), 2.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Aurora
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 08m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 12m. The earliest sunset comes around December 7 (4:21 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:31 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 92 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 4:47 pm | 9h 29m |
| February | 6:48 am | 5:26 pm | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:04 am | 6:59 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:13 am | 7:33 pm | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:33 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 33m |
| June | 5:18 am | 8:29 pm | 15h 11m |
| July | 5:31 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 54m |
| August | 6:01 am | 7:52 pm | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:33 am | 7:02 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:05 am | 6:11 pm | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:42 am | 4:32 pm | 9h 49m |
| December | 7:13 am | 4:22 pm | 9h 09m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Aurora with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Aurora getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Aurora.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Aurora?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Aurora?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 16°F and highs of 31°F.
What is the rainiest month in Aurora?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. February is the driest at 1.8 inches.
Does it snow in Aurora?
Yes. Aurora averages 28 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Aurora?
For comfortable weather, July to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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