Derby, IL
Unincorporated community in Ford County, Illinois
Derby is a small unincorporated community in Ford County, Illinois. It is 3.8 miles NE of Gibson City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61770.
Derby at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Ford County
- ZIP code
- 61770
- Nearest town
- Gibson City (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.4417, -88.4425
Weather in Derby now
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Derby weather by the hour
Derby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Derby.
This week in Derby
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Derby
What is the weather usually like in Derby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Derby: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GIBSON CITY, IL US (USC00113413), adjusted for the elevation of Derby.
Derby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Derby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Derby?
Derby 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Derby is May–June and August–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 Derby
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 29.8 miles W of Derby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Derby.
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Questions about Derby
Where is Derby, IL?
Derby is an unincorporated community in Ford County, Illinois, 3.8 miles NE of Gibson City.
What county is Derby in?
Derby is in Ford County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Derby, IL?
The ZIP code for Derby is 61770.
What is the nearest town to Derby?
Gibson City, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Derby?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 29.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Derby?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Derby?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Derby?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Derby?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Derby?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Derby have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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