Bannister, IL

Unincorporated community in Marion County, Illinois

Bannister is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, Illinois. It is 3.9 miles E of Iuka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62881.

Bannister at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Marion County
ZIP code
62881
Nearest town
Iuka (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.6189, -88.8597

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Bannister weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bannister.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bannister

What is the weather usually like in Bannister?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°55°74°93°38°21°Jan43°24°Feb54°33°Mar66°44°Apr76°55°May85°64°Jun88°67°Jul87°65°Aug80°57°Sep69°45°Oct54°34°Nov43°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar4.7"Apr5.0"May5.1"Jun4.1"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct4.0"Nov2.9"Dec

Best time to visit Bannister: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALEM, IL US (USC00117636), adjusted for the elevation of Bannister.

Bannister weather month by month

January
38° 21°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
February
43° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
66° 44°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
76° 55°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 65°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
54° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
43° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bannister through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:59 PM9 h 49 min
February6:44 AM5:34 PM10 h 50 min
March7:04 AM7:03 PM11 h 59 min
April6:17 AM7:33 PM13 h 16 min
May5:41 AM8:01 PM14 h 20 min
June5:28 AM8:23 PM14 h 54 min
July5:42 AM8:20 PM14 h 38 min
August6:08 AM7:51 PM13 h 42 min
September6:35 AM7:05 PM12 h 29 min
October7:03 AM6:18 PM11 h 15 min
November6:36 AM4:43 PM10 h 7 min
December7:04 AM4:36 PM9 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Bannister?

Bannister has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 45.9 inches (1,165 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bannister is May–June and September–October. 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 Bannister

The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 57.0 miles SW of Bannister.

Sparta: Sparta Community AirportSparta · 57.0 mi SWOn Windy
Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood DriveEdwardsville · 58.8 mi WOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 61.5 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 61.5 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 61.6 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 61.6 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bannister.

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Questions about Bannister

Where is Bannister, IL?

Bannister is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Illinois, 3.9 miles E of Iuka.

What county is Bannister in?

Bannister is in Marion County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Bannister, IL?

The ZIP code for Bannister is 62881.

What is the nearest town to Bannister?

Iuka, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bannister?

Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 57.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bannister?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Bannister?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Bannister?

About 45.9 inches (1,165 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Bannister?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bannister?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bannister have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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