Dow, IL
Unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois
Dow is a small unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois. It is 4.0 miles NW of Otterville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62022.
Dow at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jersey County
- ZIP code
- 62022
- Nearest town
- Otterville (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.0133, -90.3414
Weather in Dow now
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Dow weather by the hour
Dow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dow.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dow
What is the weather usually like in Dow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 42.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,072 mm
- 12.5 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dow: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JERSEYVILLE 2 SW, IL US (USC00114489), adjusted for the elevation of Dow.
Dow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dow?
Dow has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dow 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 Dow
The closest live webcam is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 25.9 miles S of Dow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dow.
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Questions about Dow
Where is Dow, IL?
Dow is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, 4.0 miles NW of Otterville.
What county is Dow in?
Dow is in Jersey County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Dow, IL?
The ZIP code for Dow is 62022.
What is the nearest town to Dow?
Otterville, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dow?
Yes. The closest is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 25.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dow?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dow?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dow?
About 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dow?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dow?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dow have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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