Atwater, IL
Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois
Atwater is a small unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is 3.4 miles W of Standard City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62572.
Atwater at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Macoupin County
- ZIP code
- 62572
- Nearest town
- Standard City (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.3328, -89.7250
Weather in Atwater now
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Atwater weather by the hour
Atwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atwater.
This week in Atwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atwater
What is the weather usually like in Atwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 40.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,016 mm
- 16.5 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atwater: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARLINVILLE, IL US (USC00111280), adjusted for the elevation of Atwater.
Atwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Atwater?
Atwater has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Atwater is May–June and August–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 Atwater
The closest live webcam is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 32.4 miles N of Atwater.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Atwater.
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Questions about Atwater
Where is Atwater, IL?
Atwater is an unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, 3.4 miles W of Standard City.
What county is Atwater in?
Atwater is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Atwater, IL?
The ZIP code for Atwater is 62572.
What is the nearest town to Atwater?
Standard City, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atwater?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 32.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atwater?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Atwater?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Atwater?
About 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Atwater?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Atwater?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atwater have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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