Forest City, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Forest City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Forest City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Forest City
What is the weather usually like in Forest City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Forest City: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAVANA, IL US (USC00113940), adjusted for the elevation of Forest City.
Forest City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Forest City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Forest City?
Forest 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Forest City is May and August to October. At 492 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Forest City
What is the hottest month in Forest City?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Forest City?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Forest City?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Forest City?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Forest City?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Forest City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Forest City in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Forest City?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Forest City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Forest City.
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