Edwards, IL

Unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois

Edwards is a small unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois. It is 3.5 miles SE of Norwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61528.

Edwards at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Peoria County
ZIP code
61528
Nearest town
Norwood (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.7458, -89.7442

Weather in Edwards now

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Edwards weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Edwards

What is the weather usually like in Edwards?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°52°72°91°34°18°Jan39°21°Feb51°32°Mar64°42°Apr74°53°May83°62°Jun86°66°Jul85°64°Aug78°56°Sep65°44°Oct51°33°Nov38°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan2.0"Feb2.7"Mar4.0"Apr4.7"May3.7"Jun3.5"Jul3.3"Aug3.5"Sep3.2"Oct2.7"Nov2.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US (USW00014842), adjusted for the elevation of Edwards.

Edwards weather month by month

January
34° 18°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
February
39° 21°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
March
51° 32°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
April
64° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 62°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
86° 66°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 64°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
51° 33°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
38° 23°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Edwards through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM4:57 PM9 h 38 min
February6:50 AM5:35 PM10 h 44 min
March7:08 AM7:07 PM11 h 58 min
April6:18 AM7:39 PM13 h 21 min
May5:39 AM8:10 PM14 h 30 min
June5:25 AM8:33 PM15 h 8 min
July5:39 AM8:30 PM14 h 51 min
August6:08 AM7:58 PM13 h 50 min
September6:38 AM7:09 PM12 h 31 min
October7:09 AM6:20 PM11 h 11 min
November6:44 AM4:42 PM9 h 57 min
December7:14 AM4:33 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Edwards?

Edwards has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 37.5 inches (954 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Edwards 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 Edwards

The closest live webcam is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 8.8 miles SE of Edwards.

Peoria › South-west: Jefferson AvenuePeoria · 8.8 mi SEOn Windy
PeoriaPeoria · 8.9 mi SEOn Windy
Peoria Heights › South-eastPeoria Heights · 8.9 mi EOn Windy
Normal › North-westNormal · 41.8 mi EOn Windy
Macomb › South-east: MacombopolyMacomb · 52.5 mi WOn Windy
Coal Valley › North: Quad Cities International AirportCoal Valley · 62.5 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Edwards

Where is Edwards, IL?

Edwards is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, 3.5 miles SE of Norwood.

What county is Edwards in?

Edwards is in Peoria County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Edwards, IL?

The ZIP code for Edwards is 61528.

What is the nearest town to Edwards?

Norwood, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Edwards?

Yes. The closest is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 8.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Edwards?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Edwards?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Edwards?

About 37.5 inches (954 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Edwards?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Edwards?

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

What climate does Edwards have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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