Cruse, IL
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois
Cruse is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois. It is 2.8 miles E of Iola, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62838.
Cruse at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 62838
- Nearest town
- Iola (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.8217, -88.6778
Weather in Cruse now
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Cruse weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cruse.
This week in Cruse
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cruse
What is the weather usually like in Cruse?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,178 mm
- 8.3 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cruse: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FLORA 5 NW, IL US (USC00113109), adjusted for the elevation of Cruse.
Cruse weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cruse through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cruse?
Cruse 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 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cruse 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 Cruse
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 48.4 miles N of Cruse.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cruse.
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Questions about Cruse
Where is Cruse, IL?
Cruse is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois, 2.8 miles E of Iola.
What county is Cruse in?
Cruse is in Clay County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Cruse, IL?
The ZIP code for Cruse is 62838.
What is the nearest town to Cruse?
Iola, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cruse?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 48.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cruse?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Cruse?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Cruse?
About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Cruse?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cruse?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cruse have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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