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Winter in Illinois
Where do animals go in the winter?
Looking outside in winter, it is hard to imagine where all the animals of summer have gone. Some can still be seen. Others fly south for the winter. Still other, hunker down and wait it out, out of sight and out of mind.
What do animals do in the cold and how do they make it through the winter season. Explore all the amazing ways animals deal with snow, ice, and cold.
Winter Webpages
Winter Climatology Maps
These maps were produced by Dr. Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist, for the 2025 Illinois State Fair. These maps show the comparisons of typical weather conditions from the past 100 years.
Average First Fall Freeze (32°F)
Average Total Season Snowfall (inches)
Average January Temperature (°F)
