Idlewood, IL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois
Idlewood is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois. It is 4.6 miles S of Mount Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62864.
Idlewood at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 62864
- Nearest town
- Mount Vernon (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.3803, -88.9228
Weather in Idlewood now
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Idlewood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewood.
This week in Idlewood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewood
What is the weather usually like in Idlewood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,142 mm
- 10.4 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idlewood: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON 3 NE, IL US (USC00115943), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewood.
Idlewood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idlewood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Idlewood?
Idlewood has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Idlewood 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 Idlewood
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 45.9 miles SW of Idlewood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idlewood.
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Questions about Idlewood
Where is Idlewood, IL?
Idlewood is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois, 4.6 miles S of Mount Vernon.
What county is Idlewood in?
Idlewood is in Jefferson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Idlewood, IL?
The ZIP code for Idlewood is 62864.
What is the nearest town to Idlewood?
Mount Vernon, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idlewood?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 45.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idlewood?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Idlewood?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Idlewood?
About 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Idlewood?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Idlewood?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idlewood have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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