Lusk, IL
Unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois
Lusk is a small unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois. It is 6.2 miles W of Eddyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62947.
Lusk at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Pope County
- ZIP code
- 62947
- Nearest town
- Eddyville (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4828, -88.4742
Weather in Lusk now
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Lusk weather by the hour
Lusk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lusk.
This week in Lusk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lusk
What is the weather usually like in Lusk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lusk: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSICLARE 5NW, IL US (USC00117487), adjusted for the elevation of Lusk.
Lusk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lusk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lusk?
Lusk 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lusk 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 Lusk
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 28.2 miles S of Lusk.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lusk.
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Questions about Lusk
Where is Lusk, IL?
Lusk is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, 6.2 miles W of Eddyville.
What county is Lusk in?
Lusk is in Pope County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Lusk, IL?
The ZIP code for Lusk is 62947.
What is the nearest town to Lusk?
Eddyville, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lusk?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 28.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lusk?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lusk?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lusk?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lusk?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lusk?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lusk have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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