Filson, IL
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois
Filson is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois. It is 3.7 miles W of Arcola, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61910.
Filson at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 61910
- Nearest town
- Arcola (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.6894, -88.2319
Weather in Filson now
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Filson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Filson.
This week in Filson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Filson
What is the weather usually like in Filson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,030 mm
- 16.9 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Filson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUSCOLA, IL US (USC00118684), adjusted for the elevation of Filson.
Filson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Filson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Filson?
Filson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Filson 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 Filson
The closest live webcam is Charleston, 14.4 miles S of Filson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Filson.
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Questions about Filson
Where is Filson, IL?
Filson is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois, 3.7 miles W of Arcola.
What county is Filson in?
Filson is in Douglas County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Filson, IL?
The ZIP code for Filson is 61910.
What is the nearest town to Filson?
Arcola, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Filson?
Yes. The closest is Charleston, 14.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Filson?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Filson?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Filson?
About 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Filson?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Filson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Filson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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