Bourbon, IL
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois
Bourbon is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois. It is 4.3 miles NW of Garrett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61911.
Bourbon at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 61911
- Nearest town
- Garrett (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.7456, -88.3789
Weather in Bourbon now
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Bourbon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bourbon.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bourbon
What is the weather usually like in Bourbon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,030 mm
- 16.9 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bourbon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUSCOLA, IL US (USC00118684), adjusted for the elevation of Bourbon.
Bourbon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bourbon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bourbon?
Bourbon has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bourbon 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 Bourbon
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 18.2 miles S of Bourbon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bourbon.
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Questions about Bourbon
Where is Bourbon, IL?
Bourbon is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois, 4.3 miles NW of Garrett.
What county is Bourbon in?
Bourbon is in Douglas County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Bourbon, IL?
The ZIP code for Bourbon is 61911.
What is the nearest town to Bourbon?
Garrett, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bourbon?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 18.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bourbon?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Bourbon?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Bourbon?
About 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bourbon?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bourbon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bourbon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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