Elco, IL
Unincorporated community in Union County, Illinois
Elco is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Illinois. It is 2.9 miles N of Mill Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62961.
Elco at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 62961
- Nearest town
- Mill Creek (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3006, -89.2658
Weather in Elco now
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Elco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elco.
This week in Elco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elco
What is the weather usually like in Elco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 51.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,299 mm
- 10.4 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elco: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANNA 2 NNE, IL US (USC00110187), adjusted for the elevation of Elco.
Elco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elco?
Elco has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elco is April–May and September–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 Elco
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 39.6 miles E of Elco.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elco.
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Questions about Elco
Where is Elco, IL?
Elco is an unincorporated community in Union County, Illinois, 2.9 miles N of Mill Creek.
What county is Elco in?
Elco is in Union County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Elco, IL?
The ZIP code for Elco is 62961.
What is the nearest town to Elco?
Mill Creek, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elco?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 39.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elco?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Elco?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Elco?
About 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elco?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elco?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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