Iron, IL
Unincorporated community in White County, Illinois
Iron is a small unincorporated community in White County, Illinois. It is 4.7 miles W of Norris City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62869.
Iron at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- White County
- ZIP code
- 62869
- Nearest town
- Norris City (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.9739, -88.2414
Weather in Iron now
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Iron weather by the hour
Iron weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iron.
This week in Iron
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iron
What is the weather usually like in Iron?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,227 mm
- 11.7 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Iron: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARMI 3, IL US (USC00111302), adjusted for the elevation of Iron.
Iron weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Iron through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Iron?
Iron has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Iron is May and August to 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 Iron
The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 19.9 miles E of Iron.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iron.
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Questions about Iron
Where is Iron, IL?
Iron is an unincorporated community in White County, Illinois, 4.7 miles W of Norris City.
What county is Iron in?
Iron is in White County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Iron, IL?
The ZIP code for Iron is 62869.
What is the nearest town to Iron?
Norris City, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Iron?
Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 19.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Iron?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Iron?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Iron?
About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Iron?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Iron?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Iron have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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