Emerson, IL
Unincorporated community in Whiteside County, Illinois
Emerson is a small unincorporated community in Whiteside County, Illinois. It is 1.3 miles SE of Galt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61037.
Emerson at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Whiteside County
- ZIP code
- 61037
- Nearest town
- Galt (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.8061, -89.7647
Weather in Emerson now
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Emerson weather by the hour
Emerson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerson.
This week in Emerson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerson
What is the weather usually like in Emerson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 38.3 inprecipitation per year · 972 mm
- 31.5 insnowfall per year · 80 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Emerson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORRISON, IL US (USC00115833), adjusted for the elevation of Emerson.
Emerson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Emerson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Emerson?
Emerson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.3 inches (972 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Emerson is June to September. 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
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 21.1 miles W of Emerson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Emerson.
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- Agnew2.3 mi SW
- Riverside Mobile Home Estates2.5 mi SE
- Round Grove5.7 mi W
- Woodland Hills6.0 mi E
- Sands6.3 mi SW
- Yeoward Addition6.3 mi SE
- Yeoward Addition6.3 mi SE
- Malvern7.1 mi NW
- Prairieville8.2 mi E
- White Pigeon8.7 mi NW
- Van Petten10.2 mi SE
- Woodland Shores10.5 mi E
- Sanfordville10.8 mi NE
Questions about Emerson
Where is Emerson, IL?
Emerson is an unincorporated community in Whiteside County, Illinois, 1.3 miles SE of Galt.
What county is Emerson in?
Emerson is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Emerson, IL?
The ZIP code for Emerson is 61037.
What is the nearest town to Emerson?
Galt, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Emerson?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 21.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Emerson?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Emerson?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Emerson?
About 38.3 inches (972 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Emerson?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Emerson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Emerson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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