Dorsey, IL

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois

Dorsey is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois. It is 3.6 miles S of Moro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62021.

Dorsey at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Madison County
ZIP code
62021
Nearest town
Moro (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.9736, -90.0014

Weather in Dorsey now

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Dorsey weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorsey.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorsey

What is the weather usually like in Dorsey?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°55°73°92°39°22°Jan44°25°Feb53°35°Mar66°45°Apr75°56°May84°66°Jun87°69°Jul86°67°Aug80°60°Sep68°48°Oct54°37°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan2.5"Feb3.5"Mar4.9"Apr5.5"May3.4"Jun3.9"Jul3.3"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct3.4"Nov2.6"Dec

Best time to visit Dorsey: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALTON - MELVIN PRICE L&D, IL US (USC00110137), adjusted for the elevation of Dorsey.

Dorsey weather month by month

January
39° 22°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
44° 25°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
53° 35°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 45°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
75° 56°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
84° 66°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 69°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 67°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 60°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 48°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
54° 37°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
44° 27°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dorsey through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:03 PM9 h 47 min
February6:49 AM5:38 PM10 h 49 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:38 PM13 h 16 min
May5:45 AM8:07 PM14 h 21 min
June5:32 AM8:28 PM14 h 56 min
July5:45 AM8:26 PM14 h 40 min
August6:12 AM7:56 PM13 h 44 min
September6:40 AM7:09 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:22 PM11 h 14 min
November6:41 AM4:47 PM10 h 5 min
December7:10 AM4:40 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Dorsey?

Dorsey 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 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 41.9 inches (1,064 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Dorsey 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 Dorsey

The closest live webcam is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 12.4 miles S of Dorsey.

Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood DriveEdwardsville · 12.4 mi SOn Windy
Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of FameCabanne Place · 26.6 mi SWOn Windy
Oakville › Southunknown · 39.3 mi SWOn Windy
Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic SiteSpringfield · 60.0 mi NOn Windy
SpringfieldSpringfield · 60.4 mi NOn Windy
Sparta: Sparta Community AirportSparta · 61.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorsey.

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Questions about Dorsey

Where is Dorsey, IL?

Dorsey is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois, 3.6 miles S of Moro.

What county is Dorsey in?

Dorsey is in Madison County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Dorsey, IL?

The ZIP code for Dorsey is 62021.

What is the nearest town to Dorsey?

Moro, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dorsey?

Yes. The closest is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 12.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dorsey?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Dorsey?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Dorsey?

About 41.9 inches (1,064 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Dorsey?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dorsey?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dorsey have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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