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Galena

Galena, Illinois, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inGalena, Illinois, United States
In season~75°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

14–84°F
Fares from$145
Nearest airportORD
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Galena
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightAug · 53%
WarmestJul · 84°F
WettestMay
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A lead-mining boomtown frozen in the 1850s, in the hills the glaciers missed.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Great River Road
72 mi away
Music Box Theatre
145 mi away
United Center
146 mi away
Wrigley Field
146 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Galena?

The best time to visit Galena is May–June & September–October, in Galena, Illinois, United States.

Where is Galena?

Galena is in Galena, Illinois, United States. The nearest major airport is ORD.

What is Galena known for?

A lead-mining boomtown frozen in the 1850s, in the hills the glaciers missed.

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