Birch Island, IL
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Illinois
Birch Island is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Illinois. It is 3.6 miles NE of Hardin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62047.
Birch Island at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 62047
- Nearest town
- Hardin (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.1314, -90.6811
Weather in Birch Island now
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Birch Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birch Island.
This week in Birch Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birch Island
What is the weather usually like in Birch Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,048 mm
- 16.3 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birch Island: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELSBERRY 1 S, MO US (USC00232591), adjusted for the elevation of Birch Island.
Birch Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birch Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Birch Island?
Birch Island has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Birch Island 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 Birch Island
The closest live webcam is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 40.6 miles SE of Birch Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Birch Island.
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Questions about Birch Island
Where is Birch Island, IL?
Birch Island is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Illinois, 3.6 miles NE of Hardin.
What county is Birch Island in?
Birch Island is in Calhoun County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Birch Island, IL?
The ZIP code for Birch Island is 62047.
What is the nearest town to Birch Island?
Hardin, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birch Island?
Yes. The closest is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 40.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birch Island?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Birch Island?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Birch Island?
About 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Birch Island?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Birch Island?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birch Island have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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