Bolton, IL
Unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois
Bolton is a small unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is 5.5 miles W of Pearl City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61078.
Bolton at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Stephenson County
- ZIP code
- 61078
- Nearest town
- Pearl City (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.2419, -89.7253
Weather in Bolton now
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Bolton weather by the hour
Bolton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bolton.
This week in Bolton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bolton
What is the weather usually like in Bolton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bolton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL US (USC00113262), adjusted for the elevation of Bolton.
Bolton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bolton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bolton?
Bolton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bolton is June to 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 Bolton
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 34.6 miles SW of Bolton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bolton.
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Questions about Bolton
Where is Bolton, IL?
Bolton is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, 5.5 miles W of Pearl City.
What county is Bolton in?
Bolton is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Bolton, IL?
The ZIP code for Bolton is 61078.
What is the nearest town to Bolton?
Pearl City, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bolton?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 34.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bolton?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Bolton?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Bolton?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bolton?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bolton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bolton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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