Houston, IL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois
Houston is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles SE of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62217.
Houston at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 62217
- Nearest town
- Sparta (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.1592, -89.7811
Weather in Houston now
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Houston weather by the hour
Houston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houston.
This week in Houston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houston
What is the weather usually like in Houston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,159 mm
- 10.6 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houston: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 1 W, IL US (USC00118147), adjusted for the elevation of Houston.
Houston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Houston?
Houston 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Houston 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 Houston
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 5.0 miles SE of Houston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Houston.
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Questions about Houston
Where is Houston, IL?
Houston is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, 3.1 miles SE of Sparta.
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, IL?
The ZIP code for Houston is 62217.
What is the nearest town to Houston?
Sparta, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houston?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houston?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Houston?
About 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Houston?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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