Baum, IL
Unincorporated community in Greene County, Illinois
Baum is a small unincorporated community in Greene County, Illinois. It is 5.4 miles SW of Carrollton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62098.
Baum at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Greene County
- ZIP code
- 62098
- Nearest town
- Carrollton (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.3275, -90.3156
Weather in Baum now
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Baum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baum.
This week in Baum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baum
What is the weather usually like in Baum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,005 mm
- 18.2 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baum: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITE HALL 1 E, IL US (USC00119241), adjusted for the elevation of Baum.
Baum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Baum?
Baum 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 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,005 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Baum 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 Baum
The closest live webcam is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 41.7 miles SE of Baum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Baum.
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Questions about Baum
Where is Baum, IL?
Baum is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Illinois, 5.4 miles SW of Carrollton.
What county is Baum in?
Baum is in Greene County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Baum, IL?
The ZIP code for Baum is 62098.
What is the nearest town to Baum?
Carrollton, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baum?
Yes. The closest is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 41.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baum?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Baum?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Baum?
About 39.6 inches (1,005 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Baum?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Baum?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baum have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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