Gowansville, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Pope County, Illinois
Gowansville is a historical community (former settlement) in Pope County, Illinois. It is 5.5 miles S of Golconda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62928.
Gowansville at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Pope County
- ZIP code
- 62928
- Nearest town
- Golconda (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4419, -88.4778
Weather in Gowansville now
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Gowansville weather by the hour
Gowansville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gowansville.
This week in Gowansville
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gowansville
What is the weather usually like in Gowansville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gowansville: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSICLARE 5NW, IL US (USC00117487), adjusted for the elevation of Gowansville.
Gowansville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gowansville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gowansville?
Gowansville 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gowansville is May–June and September–October. 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 Gowansville
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 25.4 miles S of Gowansville.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gowansville.
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Questions about Gowansville
Where is Gowansville, IL?
Gowansville is a historical community (former settlement) in Pope County, Illinois, 5.5 miles S of Golconda.
What county is Gowansville in?
Gowansville is in Pope County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Gowansville, IL?
The ZIP code for Gowansville is 62928.
What is the nearest town to Gowansville?
Golconda, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gowansville?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 25.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gowansville?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gowansville?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Gowansville?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gowansville?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gowansville?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gowansville have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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