Diamond Cross, IL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois
Diamond Cross is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois. It is 4.1 miles S of Chester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62241.
Diamond Cross at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 62241
- Nearest town
- Chester (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.9844, -89.8397
Weather in Diamond Cross now
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Diamond Cross weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Diamond Cross.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Diamond Cross
What is the weather usually like in Diamond Cross?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 42.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,088 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Diamond Cross: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KASKASKIA RVR NAVIGATION LOCK, IL US (USC00114629), adjusted for the elevation of Diamond Cross.
Diamond Cross weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Diamond Cross through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Diamond Cross?
Diamond Cross has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Diamond Cross is May–June and September–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 Diamond Cross
The closest live webcam is Lithium › East, 8.5 miles S of Diamond Cross.
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Questions about Diamond Cross
Where is Diamond Cross, IL?
Diamond Cross is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, 4.1 miles S of Chester.
What county is Diamond Cross in?
Diamond Cross is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Diamond Cross, IL?
The ZIP code for Diamond Cross is 62241.
What is the nearest town to Diamond Cross?
Chester, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Diamond Cross?
Yes. The closest is Lithium › East, 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Diamond Cross?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Diamond Cross?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Diamond Cross?
About 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Diamond Cross?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Diamond Cross?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Diamond Cross have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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