Howardton, IL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois
Howardton is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 2.5 miles W of Grand Tower, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62942.
Howardton at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62942
- Nearest town
- Grand Tower (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.6292, -89.4644
Weather in Howardton now
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Howardton weather by the hour
Howardton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howardton.
This week in Howardton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howardton
What is the weather usually like in Howardton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,118 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howardton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARBONDALE SOUTHERN IL AP, IL US (USW00093810), adjusted for the elevation of Howardton.
Howardton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howardton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Howardton?
Howardton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Howardton 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 Howardton
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 22.7 miles W of Howardton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howardton.
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Questions about Howardton
Where is Howardton, IL?
Howardton is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, 2.5 miles W of Grand Tower.
What county is Howardton in?
Howardton is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Howardton, IL?
The ZIP code for Howardton is 62942.
What is the nearest town to Howardton?
Grand Tower, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howardton?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 22.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howardton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Howardton?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Howardton?
About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Howardton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Howardton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howardton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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