About Cairo, IL

Cairo is a city of approximately 1,700 people in Illinois, United States. Located in the Central Time Zone at 37°N latitude.

Across a typical year Cairo sees about 51 inches of precipitation, with April the wettest month and August the driest. Temperatures range from January lows near 26°F up to July highs around 89°F, averaging 58°F annually — characteristic of a humid continental climate.