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Galena, Illinois fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Galena peaks about October 16, with the best viewing from roughly October 15 to October 23.
- Typical peak
- October 16
- Best viewing
- Oct 15 – Oct 23
- Color starts
- Around Oct 4
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Oct 29
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- Color potential
- Moderate
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Typical season
Peak around October 16. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Galena?
In a typical year, fall color around Galena peaks about October 16, with the best viewing from roughly October 15 to October 23. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Galena?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around October 4, and most leaves are down by about October 29.
What trees color up around Galena?
The main fall color in this area comes from sugar maple, red maple, shagbark hickory, white oak. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.