Lotus, IL
Unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois
Lotus is a small unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles NE of Foosland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61724.
Lotus at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Champaign County
- ZIP code
- 61724
- Nearest town
- Foosland (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.3189, -88.4558
Weather in Lotus now
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Lotus weather by the hour
Lotus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lotus.
This week in Lotus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lotus
What is the weather usually like in Lotus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lotus: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GIBSON CITY, IL US (USC00113413), adjusted for the elevation of Lotus.
Lotus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lotus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lotus?
Lotus 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lotus 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 Lotus
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 32.2 miles NW of Lotus.
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Questions about Lotus
Where is Lotus, IL?
Lotus is an unincorporated community in Champaign County, Illinois, 3.2 miles NE of Foosland.
What county is Lotus in?
Lotus is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Lotus, IL?
The ZIP code for Lotus is 61724.
What is the nearest town to Lotus?
Foosland, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lotus?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 32.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lotus?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lotus?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Lotus?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lotus?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lotus?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lotus have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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