Knox, IL
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois
Knox is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois. It is 2.5 miles SW of Knoxville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61448.
Knox at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 61448
- Nearest town
- Knoxville (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.9342, -90.2547
Weather in Knox now
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Knox weather by the hour
Knox weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knox.
This week in Knox
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knox
What is the weather usually like in Knox?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 40.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,029 mm
- 25.4 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knox: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KNOXVILLE, IL US (USC00114780), adjusted for the elevation of Knox.
Knox weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knox through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Knox?
Knox has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Knox 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 Knox
The closest live webcam is Coal Valley › East: Quad Cities International Airport, 37.5 miles N of Knox.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Knox.
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Questions about Knox
Where is Knox, IL?
Knox is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois, 2.5 miles SW of Knoxville.
What county is Knox in?
Knox is in Knox County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Knox, IL?
The ZIP code for Knox is 61448.
What is the nearest town to Knox?
Knoxville, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knox?
Yes. The closest is Coal Valley › East: Quad Cities International Airport, 37.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knox?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Knox?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Knox?
About 40.5 inches (1,029 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Knox?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Knox?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knox have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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