Lipsey, IL

Unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois

Lipsey is a small unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles E of Mattoon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61938.

Lipsey at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Coles County
ZIP code
61938
Nearest town
Mattoon (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.4914, -88.4178

Weather in Lipsey now

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Lipsey weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lipsey

What is the weather usually like in Lipsey?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°72°91°35°20°Jan40°23°Feb51°33°Mar64°43°Apr74°54°May83°64°Jun86°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°57°Sep66°47°Oct51°34°Nov40°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.2"Feb2.8"Mar4.8"Apr4.1"May4.7"Jun4.3"Jul2.9"Aug3.1"Sep3.8"Oct3.6"Nov2.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MATTOON, IL US (USC00115430), adjusted for the elevation of Lipsey.

Lipsey weather month by month

January
35° 20°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
February
40° 23°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
March
51° 33°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
April
64° 43°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 54°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 65°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 57°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
51° 34°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
40° 25°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lipsey through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:55 PM9 h 45 min
February6:43 AM5:31 PM10 h 47 min
March7:03 AM7:01 PM11 h 58 min
April6:14 AM7:32 PM13 h 18 min
May5:37 AM8:02 PM14 h 24 min
June5:24 AM8:24 PM14 h 59 min
July5:37 AM8:21 PM14 h 43 min
August6:05 AM7:51 PM13 h 45 min
September6:33 AM7:03 PM12 h 29 min
October7:02 AM6:16 PM11 h 13 min
November6:36 AM4:40 PM10 h 3 min
December7:05 AM4:32 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Lipsey?

Lipsey has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lipsey is May–June and August–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 Lipsey

The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 2.2 miles E of Lipsey.

MattoonMattoon · 2.2 mi EOn Windy
CharlestonCharleston · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVEState Line · 48.3 mi EOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-2 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 2State Line · 49.0 mi EOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-1 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 1State Line · 49.0 mi EOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-4 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 4State Line · 49.1 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Lipsey

Where is Lipsey, IL?

Lipsey is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, 3.1 miles E of Mattoon.

What county is Lipsey in?

Lipsey is in Coles County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Lipsey, IL?

The ZIP code for Lipsey is 61938.

What is the nearest town to Lipsey?

Mattoon, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lipsey?

Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 2.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lipsey?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Lipsey?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Lipsey?

About 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Lipsey?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lipsey?

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

What climate does Lipsey have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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