Damascus, IL
Unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois
Damascus is a small unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is 3.6 miles E of Cedarville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61013.
Damascus at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Stephenson County
- ZIP code
- 61013
- Nearest town
- Cedarville (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3722, -89.7061
Weather in Damascus now
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Damascus weather by the hour
Damascus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Damascus.
This week in Damascus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Damascus
What is the weather usually like in Damascus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Damascus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL US (USC00113262), adjusted for the elevation of Damascus.
Damascus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Damascus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Damascus?
Damascus has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Damascus 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 Damascus
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 42.3 miles SW of Damascus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Damascus.
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Questions about Damascus
Where is Damascus, IL?
Damascus is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, 3.6 miles E of Cedarville.
What county is Damascus in?
Damascus is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Damascus, IL?
The ZIP code for Damascus is 61013.
What is the nearest town to Damascus?
Cedarville, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Damascus?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 42.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Damascus?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Damascus?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Damascus?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Damascus?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Damascus have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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