Bessie, IL
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois
Bessie is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles S of Hanaford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62856.
Bessie at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 62856
- Nearest town
- Hanaford (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.9972, -88.8125
Weather in Bessie now
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Bessie weather by the hour
Bessie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessie.
This week in Bessie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessie
What is the weather usually like in Bessie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,167 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bessie: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 2 N, IL US (USC00110608), adjusted for the elevation of Bessie.
Bessie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bessie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bessie?
Bessie has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Bessie 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 Bessie
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 49.2 miles W of Bessie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bessie.
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Questions about Bessie
Where is Bessie, IL?
Bessie is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, 3.1 miles S of Hanaford.
What county is Bessie in?
Bessie is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Bessie, IL?
The ZIP code for Bessie is 62856.
What is the nearest town to Bessie?
Hanaford, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bessie?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 49.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bessie?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bessie?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Bessie?
About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Bessie?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bessie?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bessie have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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