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Normal

Normal is a town in Illinois, United States. It has a population of about 52,736 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now55°F
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population52,736
Local time21:49
40.51° N, 88.99° WElevation 801 ftUTC−5 · Central Daylight Time
Postal codes61761, 61790
The year in Normalweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75October
October: high / low65° / 42°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct

Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Normal at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month85°F

Average high in July

Coolest month16°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

119 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

50 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 4.1 km

Weather in Normal

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
55°F

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct71°44°
Sat24 Oct69°45°
Sun25 Oct72°46°
Mon26 Oct71°47°
Tue27 Oct70°46°
Wed28 Oct72°51°
Thu29 Oct63°43°
Fri30 Oct74°47°
Sat31 Oct74°52°
Sun1 Nov66°58°34.7 mm

When to go to Normal

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333329646355505776753332
High33°38°50°63°73°82°85°84°78°65°50°37°
Low16°19°29°39°51°60°64°62°54°42°31°22°
Rain (mm)55507210211910911410078818468
Wet days881011141313129988

What's on in Normal

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

All events

Monuments and museums in Normal

All monuments

More museums: Children's Discovery Museum · Eyestone School Museum

Outdoors around Normal

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kent M. Karraker Aquatic CenterWater parks
1 km
Anderson Aquatic CenterWater parks
1.2 km
Weibring Golf ClubGolf courses
1.6 km
Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro ShopClimbing
1.7 km
Miller Park ZooZoos
2 km
Grady's Family Fun ParkTheme parks
3 km

Nature around Normal

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Normal

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Normal

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Universities and research institutes

Illinois State UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1857
Heartland Community CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1990

Towns and villages around Normal

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Normal from above

Postal codes

6176161790

Getting to Normal

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-NormalBMI
7.5 km
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International AirportPIA
62 km
Decatur AirportDEC
76 km
Bloomington-NormalRailway station
0.8 km

Places near Normal

Places with a climate like Normal

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Normal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Normal.
What is the hottest month in Normal?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
What is the coldest month in Normal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 33°F and lows of 16°F.
What is the rainiest month in Normal?
May is the wettest month with about 4.7 in of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Normal?
Normal has 2 postal codes: 61761, 61790.