Aiken, IL
Unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Aiken is a small unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It is 4.8 miles N of Galena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61036.
Aiken at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- ZIP code
- 61036
- Nearest town
- Galena (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3525, -90.4153
Weather in Aiken now
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Aiken weather by the hour
Aiken weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Aiken.
This week in Aiken
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Aiken
What is the weather usually like in Aiken?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,006 mm
- 37.9 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Aiken: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALENA, IL US (USC00113312), adjusted for the elevation of Aiken.
Aiken weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Aiken through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Aiken?
Aiken has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Aiken is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Aiken
The closest live webcam is Dubuque: DQ - US 151 @ MM 94.4 (US 61 - North), 15.0 miles W of Aiken.
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Questions about Aiken
Where is Aiken, IL?
Aiken is an unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, 4.8 miles N of Galena.
What county is Aiken in?
Aiken is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Aiken, IL?
The ZIP code for Aiken is 61036.
What is the nearest town to Aiken?
Galena, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Aiken?
Yes. The closest is Dubuque: DQ - US 151 @ MM 94.4 (US 61 - North), 15.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Aiken?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Aiken?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Aiken?
About 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Aiken?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Aiken?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Aiken have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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