Helena, IL

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois

Helena is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois. It is 7.0 miles N of Sumner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62419.

Helena at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Lawrence County
ZIP code
62419
Nearest town
Sumner (7.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.6142, -87.8639

Weather in Helena now

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Helena weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helena.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helena

What is the weather usually like in Helena?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°55°74°93°39°21°Jan44°24°Feb55°33°Mar67°43°Apr77°54°May86°63°Jun88°66°Jul87°63°Aug82°56°Sep69°44°Oct55°34°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.7"Feb3.6"Mar4.4"Apr5.3"May5.2"Jun4.1"Jul3.1"Aug3.6"Sep3.9"Oct4.1"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Helena: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAWRENCEVILLE 2WSW, IL US (USC00114957), adjusted for the elevation of Helena.

Helena weather month by month

January
39° 21°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
February
44° 24°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
55° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
67° 43°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 63°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 66°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 63°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
55° 34°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
44° 26°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Helena through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM4:55 PM9 h 49 min
February6:40 AM5:30 PM10 h 50 min
March7:00 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:13 AM7:29 PM13 h 16 min
May5:37 AM7:57 PM14 h 20 min
June5:24 AM8:19 PM14 h 54 min
July5:38 AM8:16 PM14 h 38 min
August6:04 AM7:47 PM13 h 42 min
September6:31 AM7:01 PM12 h 29 min
October6:59 AM6:14 PM11 h 15 min
November6:32 AM4:39 PM10 h 7 min
December7:00 AM4:32 PM9 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Helena?

Helena 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 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Helena is May and August to 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 Helena

The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 17.6 miles E of Helena.

Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNESPurcell · 17.6 mi EOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 23.1 mi SEOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 24.0 mi SEOn Windy
King: US 41: 01-026-022-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & CR 350King · 26.7 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 28.9 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 28.9 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 28.9 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 28.9 mi SOn Windy
Fort Branch: IN 168: 01-026-012-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & SR 168Fort Branch · 29.7 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helena.

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Questions about Helena

Where is Helena, IL?

Helena is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois, 7.0 miles N of Sumner.

What county is Helena in?

Helena is in Lawrence County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Helena, IL?

The ZIP code for Helena is 62419.

What is the nearest town to Helena?

Sumner, 7.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Helena?

Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 17.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Helena?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Helena?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Helena?

About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Helena?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Helena?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Helena have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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