Bushton, IL
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois
Bushton is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois. It is 6.4 miles N of Hindsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61920.
Bushton at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 61920
- Nearest town
- Hindsboro (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.5922, -88.1386
Weather in Bushton now
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Bushton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bushton.
This week in Bushton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bushton
What is the weather usually like in Bushton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
- 19.0 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bushton: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON, IL US (USC00111436), adjusted for the elevation of Bushton.
Bushton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bushton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bushton?
Bushton 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.8 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bushton 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 Bushton
The closest live webcam is Charleston, 7.9 miles S of Bushton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bushton.
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Questions about Bushton
Where is Bushton, IL?
Bushton is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois, 6.4 miles N of Hindsboro.
What county is Bushton in?
Bushton is in Douglas County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Bushton, IL?
The ZIP code for Bushton is 61920.
What is the nearest town to Bushton?
Hindsboro, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bushton?
Yes. The closest is Charleston, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bushton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bushton?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Bushton?
About 43.8 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Bushton?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bushton?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bushton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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