Eltham, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Jackson County, Illinois
Eltham is a historical community (former settlement) in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 6.3 miles SE of Makanda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62975.
Eltham at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62975
- Nearest town
- Makanda (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.6694, -89.3347
Weather in Eltham now
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Eltham weather by the hour
Eltham weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Eltham.
This week in Eltham
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Eltham
What is the weather usually like in Eltham?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,118 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Eltham: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARBONDALE SOUTHERN IL AP, IL US (USW00093810), adjusted for the elevation of Eltham.
Eltham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eltham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Eltham?
Eltham has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Eltham is May–June 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 Eltham
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 29.2 miles W of Eltham.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Eltham.
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Questions about Eltham
Where is Eltham, IL?
Eltham is a historical community (former settlement) in Jackson County, Illinois, 6.3 miles SE of Makanda.
What county is Eltham in?
Eltham is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Eltham, IL?
The ZIP code for Eltham is 62975.
What is the nearest town to Eltham?
Makanda, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eltham?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 29.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eltham?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Eltham?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Eltham?
About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Eltham?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Eltham?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Eltham have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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