Bishop, IL
Unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois
Bishop is a small unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois. It is 2.9 miles NE of Forest City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61567.
Bishop at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Mason County
- ZIP code
- 61567
- Nearest town
- Forest City (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.3458, -89.8747
Weather in Bishop now
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Bishop weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bishop.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bishop
What is the weather usually like in Bishop?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bishop: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAVANA, IL US (USC00113940), adjusted for the elevation of Bishop.
Bishop weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bishop through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bishop?
Bishop 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bishop is May and August to 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 Bishop
The closest live webcam is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 28.1 miles NE of Bishop.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bishop.
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Questions about Bishop
Where is Bishop, IL?
Bishop is an unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois, 2.9 miles NE of Forest City.
What county is Bishop in?
Bishop is in Mason County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Bishop, IL?
The ZIP code for Bishop is 61567.
What is the nearest town to Bishop?
Forest City, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bishop?
Yes. The closest is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 28.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bishop?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bishop?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Bishop?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Bishop?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bishop?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bishop have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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