Elbow, IL
Unincorporated community in Richland County, Illinois
Elbow is a small unincorporated community in Richland County, Illinois. It is 4.2 miles E of Calhoun, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62450.
Elbow at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Richland County
- ZIP code
- 62450
- Nearest town
- Calhoun (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.6422, -88.1217
Weather in Elbow now
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Elbow weather by the hour
Elbow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elbow.
This week in Elbow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elbow
What is the weather usually like in Elbow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 48.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,239 mm
- 10.5 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elbow: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLNEY 2S, IL US (USC00116446), adjusted for the elevation of Elbow.
Elbow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elbow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elbow?
Elbow 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elbow 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 Elbow
The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 31.6 miles E of Elbow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elbow.
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Questions about Elbow
Where is Elbow, IL?
Elbow is an unincorporated community in Richland County, Illinois, 4.2 miles E of Calhoun.
What county is Elbow in?
Elbow is in Richland County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Elbow, IL?
The ZIP code for Elbow is 62450.
What is the nearest town to Elbow?
Calhoun, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elbow?
Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 31.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elbow?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Elbow?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Elbow?
About 48.8 inches (1,239 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elbow?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elbow?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elbow have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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