Elba, IL
Unincorporated community in Gallatin County, Illinois
Elba is a small unincorporated community in Gallatin County, Illinois. It is 4.1 miles SE of Ridgway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62871.
Elba at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Gallatin County
- ZIP code
- 62871
- Nearest town
- Ridgway (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.8264, -88.3264
Weather in Elba now
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Elba weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elba.
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What is the weather usually like in Elba?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,209 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elba: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISBURG, IL US (USC00113879), adjusted for the elevation of Elba.
Elba weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elba through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elba?
Elba 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 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Elba is May and August to 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 Elba
The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 25.6 miles E of Elba.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elba.
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Questions about Elba
Where is Elba, IL?
Elba is an unincorporated community in Gallatin County, Illinois, 4.1 miles SE of Ridgway.
What county is Elba in?
Elba is in Gallatin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Elba, IL?
The ZIP code for Elba is 62871.
What is the nearest town to Elba?
Ridgway, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elba?
Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 25.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elba?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Elba?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Elba?
About 47.6 inches (1,209 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Elba?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elba?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elba have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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