Catfish, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Edgar County, Illinois
Catfish is a historical community (former settlement) in Edgar County, Illinois. It is 3.0 miles N of Brocton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61917.
Catfish at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Edgar County
- ZIP code
- 61917
- Nearest town
- Brocton (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.6717, -87.9278
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Catfish weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Catfish.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Catfish
What is the weather usually like in Catfish?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 42.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,086 mm
- 19.1 insnowfall per year · 49 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Catfish: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARIS STP, IL US (USC00116610), adjusted for the elevation of Catfish.
Catfish weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Catfish through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Catfish?
Catfish has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).
It gets about 42.7 inches (1,086 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Catfish 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 Catfish
The closest live webcam is Charleston, 18.9 miles SW of Catfish.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Catfish.
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Questions about Catfish
Where is Catfish, IL?
Catfish is a historical community (former settlement) in Edgar County, Illinois, 3.0 miles N of Brocton.
What county is Catfish in?
Catfish is in Edgar County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Catfish, IL?
The ZIP code for Catfish is 61917.
What is the nearest town to Catfish?
Brocton, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Catfish?
Yes. The closest is Charleston, 18.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Catfish?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Catfish?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Catfish?
About 42.7 inches (1,086 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Catfish?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Catfish?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Catfish have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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