Howards Point, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, Illinois
Howards Point is a historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, Illinois. It is 0.3 miles E of St. Elmo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62458.
Howards Point at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 62458
- Nearest town
- St. Elmo (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.0208, -88.8575
Weather in Howards Point now
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Howards Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howards Point.
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What is the weather usually like in Howards Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,046 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howards Point: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BROWNSTOWN 4 SW, IL US (USC00111020), adjusted for the elevation of Howards Point.
Howards Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howards Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Howards Point?
Howards Point has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Howards Point is May–June and August–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 Howards Point
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 40.9 miles NE of Howards Point.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howards Point.
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Questions about Howards Point
Where is Howards Point, IL?
Howards Point is a historical community (former settlement) in Fayette County, Illinois, 0.3 miles E of St. Elmo.
What county is Howards Point in?
Howards Point is in Fayette County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Howards Point, IL?
The ZIP code for Howards Point is 62458.
What is the nearest town to Howards Point?
St. Elmo, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howards Point?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 40.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howards Point?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Howards Point?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Howards Point?
About 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Howards Point?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Howards Point?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howards Point have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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