Why visit Hampshire
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hampshire Forest Preserve and Ralph Seyller Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hampshire
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampshire
Hampshire is a village in Kane and McHenry counties, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 7,667.
From the Wikipedia article Hampshire, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Enjoy Pioneer Farm
Farm and orchard · 1.9 mi
17N400 Big Timber Road, Hampshire
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Hampshire Forest Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
Forest preserve in Kane County, Illinois, United States
44W880 Allen Road, Hampshire
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes5
Arrowhead
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
19N479 U.S. Highway 20, Hampshire
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
105 Arrowhead Drive, Hamshire
Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Th-Sa 06:00-00:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
1000 South State Street, Hampshire
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Hampshire
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 1.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 9.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marengo Hcn (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kane County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuPage County Airport (DPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Pingree Grove 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Huntley 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Algonquin 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Genoa 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Elgin 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Lake in the Hills 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Carpentersville 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Crystal Lake 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Sycamore 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Campton Hills 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS046-E-22696 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-9617 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22697 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-12022 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-22695 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hidden Green Frog, Rana clamitans - Flickr - GregTheBusker, Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Huntley, IL 60142, USA - panoramio, RSchulenburg, CC BY-SA 3.0
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