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Quality of Life

Climate

Culture

Recreation


Climate

Average Temperatures

 Month
Average High (oF) Average Low (oF) Average Precipitation
January
29 10 1.4
February
33 14 1.3
March
46 27 2.7
April
60 37 3.7
May
72 48 3.8
June
82 58 3.7
July
85 62 3.7
August
82 59 3.4
September
76 51 3.6
October
64 39 2.6
November
49 29 2.9
December
34 17 2.3




Culture

Communities
  • Support local thespians by attending the productions of the Morris Theatre Guild.
  • Picnic in one of Grundy County 's many community parks.
  • Spend a day visiting the downtown shopping districts of the local communities.
Fairs and Festivals Relive History

  • Watch the battles of the Blue and the Grey at the Civil War Re-Enactment.
  • Re-learn the dances of yesteryear at Old Time Dances.
  • Revive the lost arts and and patriotic feelings during Morris' Nostalgia Days in June.
  • Ride along on the next Heritage Tractor Adventure and see how tractors have changed throughout the years.

Looking to get away?

Spend a day shopping the Magnificent Mile, browse through the seemingly endless museum exhibits, catch a performance of your favorite production, walk along beautiful Lake Michigan , or root for your favorite professional sports team all in the City of Chicago .  All of these opportunities are available only approximately one hour from Grundy County.



Recreation
Whether it's visiting scenic state parks, rolling golf courses, or the downtown shopping districts, you'll find plenty of ways to relax and have fun in Grundy County .

Explore Nature


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