Empire, IL
Unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois
Empire is a small unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois. It is 3.7 miles NW of Le Roy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61752.
Empire at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- McLean County
- ZIP code
- 61752
- Nearest town
- Le Roy (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.3056, -88.7075
Weather in Empire now
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Empire weather by the hour
Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,000 mm
- 20.1 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORMAL 4NE, IL US (USC00116200), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Empire is May–June and August–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 Empire
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 22.0 miles NW of Empire.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Empire.
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Questions about Empire
Where is Empire, IL?
Empire is an unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois, 3.7 miles NW of Le Roy.
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in McLean County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, IL?
The ZIP code for Empire is 61752.
What is the nearest town to Empire?
Le Roy, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 22.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Empire?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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