Ideal, IL
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois
Ideal is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois. It is 5.8 miles NE of Chadwick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61285.
Ideal at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 61285
- Nearest town
- Chadwick (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.9750, -89.9881
Weather in Ideal now
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Ideal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ideal.
This week in Ideal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ideal
What is the weather usually like in Ideal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 40.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,024 mm
- 33.4 insnowfall per year · 85 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ideal: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT CARROLL, IL US (USC00115901), adjusted for the elevation of Ideal.
Ideal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ideal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ideal?
Ideal has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 40.3 inches (1,024 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ideal 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 Ideal
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 12.0 miles SW of Ideal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ideal.
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Questions about Ideal
Where is Ideal, IL?
Ideal is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, 5.8 miles NE of Chadwick.
What county is Ideal in?
Ideal is in Carroll County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Ideal, IL?
The ZIP code for Ideal is 61285.
What is the nearest town to Ideal?
Chadwick, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ideal?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ideal?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ideal?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Ideal?
About 40.3 inches (1,024 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ideal?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ideal?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ideal have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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