Inlet, IL
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois
Inlet is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois. It is 2.1 miles NW of Lee Center, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61331.
Inlet at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 61331
- Nearest town
- Lee Center (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.7350, -89.2403
Weather in Inlet now
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Inlet weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Inlet.
This week in Inlet
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Inlet
What is the weather usually like in Inlet?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 38.0 inprecipitation per year · 964 mm
- 28.9 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Inlet: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COMPTON 1 NW, IL US (USC00111835), adjusted for the elevation of Inlet.
Inlet weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Inlet through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Inlet?
Inlet has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.0 inches (964 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Inlet is June to 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 Inlet
The closest live webcam is DeKalb › North-west, 27.9 miles NE of Inlet.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Inlet.
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Questions about Inlet
Where is Inlet, IL?
Inlet is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, 2.1 miles NW of Lee Center.
What county is Inlet in?
Inlet is in Lee County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Inlet, IL?
The ZIP code for Inlet is 61331.
What is the nearest town to Inlet?
Lee Center, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Inlet?
Yes. The closest is DeKalb › North-west, 27.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Inlet?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Inlet?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Inlet?
About 38.0 inches (964 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Inlet?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Inlet?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Inlet have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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