Jamestown, IL
Unincorporated community in Perry County, Illinois
Jamestown is a small unincorporated community in Perry County, Illinois. It is 2.4 miles SW of Cutler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62238.
Jamestown at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Perry County
- ZIP code
- 62238
- Nearest town
- Cutler (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.0497, -89.5292
Weather in Jamestown now
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Jamestown weather by the hour
Jamestown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jamestown.
This week in Jamestown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jamestown
What is the weather usually like in Jamestown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,159 mm
- 10.6 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jamestown: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 1 W, IL US (USC00118147), adjusted for the elevation of Jamestown.
Jamestown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jamestown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jamestown?
Jamestown 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Jamestown 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 Jamestown
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 10.7 miles NW of Jamestown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jamestown.
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Questions about Jamestown
Where is Jamestown, IL?
Jamestown is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Illinois, 2.4 miles SW of Cutler.
What county is Jamestown in?
Jamestown is in Perry County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Jamestown, IL?
The ZIP code for Jamestown is 62238.
What is the nearest town to Jamestown?
Cutler, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jamestown?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jamestown?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Jamestown?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Jamestown?
About 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Jamestown?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jamestown?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jamestown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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