Galesburg Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Galesburg, Illinois. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in Galesburg?

In Galesburg, May has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Galesburg gets 5.3 inches of precipitation in May.

May is also the month where rain is most common. 38.5% of days in May will have at least some rain or snow.

What's the Driest Month in Galesburg?

In Galesburg, January has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Galesburg gets 1.68 inches of precipitation in January.

September is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 23.4% of days in September will have measurable rain.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	1.68 in	25.5
February	1.89 in	24.7
March	2.35 in	28.0
April	3.83 in	35.2
May	5.27 in	38.5
June	4.61 in	32.7
July	4.04 in	26.0
August	3.89 in	27.4
September	3.84 in	23.4
October	2.81 in	28.2
November	2.59 in	25.6
December	2.13 in	26.2
Year	38.80 in	28.5

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
1895–2024	Galesburg	location