Covington, IL
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Illinois
Covington is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Illinois. It is 3.7 miles E of New Minden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62271.
Covington at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 62271
- Nearest town
- New Minden (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.4547, -89.4358
Weather in Covington now
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Covington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Covington.
This week in Covington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Covington
What is the weather usually like in Covington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 42.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,072 mm
- 11.7 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Covington: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NASHVILLE 1 E, IL US (USC00116011), adjusted for the elevation of Covington.
Covington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Covington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Covington?
Covington has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Covington 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 Covington
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 27.1 miles SW of Covington.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Covington.
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Questions about Covington
Where is Covington, IL?
Covington is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Illinois, 3.7 miles E of New Minden.
What county is Covington in?
Covington is in Washington County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Covington, IL?
The ZIP code for Covington is 62271.
What is the nearest town to Covington?
New Minden, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Covington?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 27.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Covington?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Covington?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Covington?
About 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Covington?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Covington?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Covington have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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