Anchor, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchor: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GIBSON CITY, IL US (USC00113413), adjusted for the elevation of Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Anchor?
Anchor has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Anchor is May–June and August–September. At 781 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Anchor
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Anchor in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Anchor?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Anchor weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Anchor.
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