Choctaw, IL

Unincorporated community in Clark County, Illinois

Choctaw is a small unincorporated community in Clark County, Illinois. It is 5.6 miles SE of West Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62477.

Choctaw at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Clark County
ZIP code
62477
Nearest town
West Union (5.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.2822, -87.7214

Weather in Choctaw now

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Choctaw weather by the hour

Choctaw weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Choctaw.

This week in Choctaw

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Choctaw

What is the weather usually like in Choctaw?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°34°54°73°93°38°19°Jan42°22°Feb53°32°Mar65°43°Apr76°54°May84°63°Jun88°66°Jul86°64°Aug81°55°Sep69°44°Oct54°33°Nov42°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.6"Feb3.3"Mar5.1"Apr4.5"May5.2"Jun4.6"Jul3.0"Aug3.1"Sep3.8"Oct4.0"Nov3.1"Dec

Best time to visit Choctaw: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CASEY, IL US (USC00111329), adjusted for the elevation of Choctaw.

Choctaw weather month by month

January
38° 19°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
42° 22°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
March
53° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
65° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
76° 54°F
4.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
84° 63°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 64°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 55°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
54° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
42° 24°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Choctaw through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:53 PM9 h 46 min
February6:40 AM5:29 PM10 h 48 min
March7:00 AM6:59 PM11 h 58 min
April6:11 AM7:29 PM13 h 17 min
May5:35 AM7:58 PM14 h 23 min
June5:22 AM8:20 PM14 h 58 min
July5:35 AM8:18 PM14 h 42 min
August6:02 AM7:47 PM13 h 45 min
September6:31 AM7:00 PM12 h 29 min
October6:59 AM6:13 PM11 h 13 min
November6:33 AM4:37 PM10 h 4 min
December7:01 AM4:30 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Choctaw?

Choctaw 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 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 45.5 inches (1,157 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Choctaw 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 Choctaw

The closest live webcam is State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVE, 15.5 miles NE of Choctaw.

State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVEState Line · 15.5 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-2 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 2State Line · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-1 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 1State Line · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-4 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 4State Line · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-3 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 3State Line · 16.3 mi NEOn Windy
Larimer Hill: I-70: 1-070-003-4-1 Darwin RdLarimer Hill · 17.7 mi NEOn Windy
Larimer Hill: I-70: 1-070-003-4-2 Darwin RdLarimer Hill · 17.7 mi NEOn Windy
Terre Haute: I-70: 1-070-006-9-1 @ US 41Terre Haute · 19.4 mi NEOn Windy
Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-026-cam1 US41 @ Ohio StTerre Haute · 20.7 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Choctaw.

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Questions about Choctaw

Where is Choctaw, IL?

Choctaw is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Illinois, 5.6 miles SE of West Union.

What county is Choctaw in?

Choctaw is in Clark County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Choctaw, IL?

The ZIP code for Choctaw is 62477.

What is the nearest town to Choctaw?

West Union, 5.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Choctaw?

Yes. The closest is State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVE, 15.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Choctaw?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Choctaw?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Choctaw?

About 45.5 inches (1,157 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Choctaw?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Choctaw?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Choctaw have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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