Emerson City, IL
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois
Emerson City is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois. It is 3.4 miles S of Sesser, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62884.
Emerson City at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 62884
- Nearest town
- Sesser (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.1394, -89.0453
Weather in Emerson City now
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Emerson City weather by the hour
Emerson City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerson City.
This week in Emerson City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerson City
What is the weather usually like in Emerson City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Emerson City: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station REND LAKE DAM, IL US (USC00117187), adjusted for the elevation of Emerson City.
Emerson City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Emerson City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Emerson City?
Emerson City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Emerson City 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 Emerson City
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 35.7 miles W of Emerson City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Emerson City.
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Questions about Emerson City
Where is Emerson City, IL?
Emerson City is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, 3.4 miles S of Sesser.
What county is Emerson City in?
Emerson City is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson City, IL?
The ZIP code for Emerson City is 62884.
What is the nearest town to Emerson City?
Sesser, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Emerson City?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 35.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Emerson City?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Emerson City?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Emerson City?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Emerson City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Emerson City?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Emerson City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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