Lexington, IL

Historical community (former settlement) in Edwards County, Illinois

Lexington is a historical community (former settlement) in Edwards County, Illinois. It is 2.7 miles NW of Bone Gap, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62818.

Lexington at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Edwards County
ZIP code
62818
Nearest town
Bone Gap (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.4158, -87.9642

Weather in Lexington now

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Lexington weather by the hour

Lexington weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lexington.

This week in Lexington

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lexington

What is the weather usually like in Lexington?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°75°94°40°23°Jan45°27°Feb55°36°Mar67°47°Apr77°57°May85°66°Jun89°69°Jul88°67°Aug82°60°Sep71°47°Oct56°36°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan3.8"Feb4.6"Mar4.5"Apr5.8"May4.5"Jun5.3"Jul3.6"Aug3.7"Sep3.9"Oct3.4"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Lexington: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBION, IL US (USC00110055), adjusted for the elevation of Lexington.

Lexington weather month by month

January
40° 23°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
February
45° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
March
55° 36°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
67° 47°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 57°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 60°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
44° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lexington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM4:56 PM9 h 50 min
February6:40 AM5:31 PM10 h 50 min
March7:01 AM7:00 PM11 h 59 min
April6:14 AM7:29 PM13 h 15 min
May5:38 AM7:57 PM14 h 19 min
June5:25 AM8:18 PM14 h 53 min
July5:39 AM8:16 PM14 h 37 min
August6:05 AM7:47 PM13 h 42 min
September6:32 AM7:01 PM12 h 29 min
October6:59 AM6:15 PM11 h 15 min
November6:32 AM4:40 PM10 h 8 min
December7:00 AM4:33 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Lexington?

Lexington has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lexington is May–June and September–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 Lexington

The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 16.2 miles S of Lexington.

Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 16.2 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 16.2 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 16.2 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 16.3 mi SOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 20.5 mi EOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 21.9 mi EOn Windy
King: US 41: 01-026-022-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & CR 350King · 22.8 mi EOn Windy
Fort Branch: IN 168: 01-026-012-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & SR 168Fort Branch · 24.2 mi SEOn Windy
Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNESPurcell · 26.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lexington.

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Questions about Lexington

Where is Lexington, IL?

Lexington is a historical community (former settlement) in Edwards County, Illinois, 2.7 miles NW of Bone Gap.

What county is Lexington in?

Lexington is in Edwards County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Lexington, IL?

The ZIP code for Lexington is 62818.

What is the nearest town to Lexington?

Bone Gap, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lexington?

Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 16.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lexington?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Lexington?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Lexington?

About 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Lexington?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lexington?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lexington have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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