Lucas, IL
Unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Illinois
Lucas is a small unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Illinois. It is 3.6 miles NE of Armington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61721.
Lucas at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Tazewell County
- ZIP code
- 61721
- Nearest town
- Armington (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.3067, -89.3675
Weather in Lucas now
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Lucas weather by the hour
Lucas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lucas.
This week in Lucas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lucas
What is the weather usually like in Lucas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 39.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,012 mm
- 19.3 insnowfall per year · 49 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lucas: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LINCOLN, IL US (USC00115079), adjusted for the elevation of Lucas.
Lucas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lucas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lucas?
Lucas has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.8 inches (1,012 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lucas 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 Lucas
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 25.1 miles NE of Lucas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lucas.
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Questions about Lucas
Where is Lucas, IL?
Lucas is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Illinois, 3.6 miles NE of Armington.
What county is Lucas in?
Lucas is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Lucas, IL?
The ZIP code for Lucas is 61721.
What is the nearest town to Lucas?
Armington, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lucas?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 25.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lucas?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lucas?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Lucas?
About 39.8 inches (1,012 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lucas?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lucas?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lucas have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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