Douglas, IL
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois
Douglas is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois. It is 3.7 miles E of Yates City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61572.
Douglas at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 61572
- Nearest town
- Yates City (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.7861, -90.0842
Weather in Douglas now
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Douglas weather by the hour
Douglas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Douglas.
This week in Douglas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Douglas
What is the weather usually like in Douglas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 40.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,029 mm
- 25.4 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Douglas: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KNOXVILLE, IL US (USC00114780), adjusted for the elevation of Douglas.
Douglas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Douglas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Douglas?
Douglas 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 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Douglas 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 Douglas
The closest live webcam is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 26.6 miles E of Douglas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Douglas.
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Questions about Douglas
Where is Douglas, IL?
Douglas is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois, 3.7 miles E of Yates City.
What county is Douglas in?
Douglas is in Knox County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Douglas, IL?
The ZIP code for Douglas is 61572.
What is the nearest town to Douglas?
Yates City, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Douglas?
Yes. The closest is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 26.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Douglas?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Douglas?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Douglas?
About 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Douglas?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Douglas?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Douglas have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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