Gears Ferry, IL
Unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Gears Ferry is a small unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It is 3.0 miles NE of Galena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52071.
Gears Ferry at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- ZIP code
- 52071
- Nearest town
- Galena (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3892, -90.4650
Weather in Gears Ferry now
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Gears Ferry weather for the next 7 days
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gears Ferry
What is the weather usually like in Gears Ferry?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,006 mm
- 37.9 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gears Ferry: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALENA, IL US (USC00113312), adjusted for the elevation of Gears Ferry.
Gears Ferry weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gears Ferry through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gears Ferry?
Gears Ferry has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gears Ferry 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 Gears Ferry
The closest live webcam is Rockdale: DQ - US 61 @ MM 187.7 (Twin Valley Dr - South), 11.7 miles NW of Gears Ferry.
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Questions about Gears Ferry
Where is Gears Ferry, IL?
Gears Ferry is an unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, 3.0 miles NE of Galena.
What county is Gears Ferry in?
Gears Ferry is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Gears Ferry, IL?
The ZIP code for Gears Ferry is 52071.
What is the nearest town to Gears Ferry?
Galena, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gears Ferry?
Yes. The closest is Rockdale: DQ - US 61 @ MM 187.7 (Twin Valley Dr - South), 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gears Ferry?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Gears Ferry?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Gears Ferry?
About 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Gears Ferry?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gears Ferry?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gears Ferry have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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