Gerald, IL
Unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois
Gerald is a small unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois. It is 2.5 miles N of Penfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61862.
Gerald at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Champaign County
- ZIP code
- 61862
- Nearest town
- Penfield (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.2706, -87.9300
Weather in Gerald now
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Gerald weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gerald.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gerald
What is the weather usually like in Gerald?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,048 mm
- 25.0 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gerald: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OGDEN, IL US (USC00116344), adjusted for the elevation of Gerald.
Gerald weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gerald through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:36 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gerald?
Gerald has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gerald 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 Gerald
The closest live webcam is Romine Corner: I-74: 1-074-005-2-_-_-rcam-1 COVINGTON, 28.1 miles E of Gerald.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gerald.
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Questions about Gerald
Where is Gerald, IL?
Gerald is an unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois, 2.5 miles N of Penfield.
What county is Gerald in?
Gerald is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Gerald, IL?
The ZIP code for Gerald is 61862.
What is the nearest town to Gerald?
Penfield, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gerald?
Yes. The closest is Romine Corner: I-74: 1-074-005-2-_-_-rcam-1 COVINGTON, 28.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gerald?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Gerald?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Gerald?
About 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gerald?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gerald?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gerald have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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