Lynchburg, IL

Historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Illinois

Lynchburg is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Illinois. It is 2.0 miles S of Opdyke, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62872.

Lynchburg at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
62872
Nearest town
Opdyke (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.2867, -88.7861

Weather in Lynchburg now

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Lynchburg weather by the hour

Lynchburg weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lynchburg

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lynchburg

What is the weather usually like in Lynchburg?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°54°73°91°38°22°Jan44°25°Feb54°34°Mar65°44°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun86°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°57°Sep67°45°Oct54°34°Nov43°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.6"Feb4.0"Mar5.0"Apr5.1"May4.8"Jun3.8"Jul3.3"Aug3.4"Sep3.5"Oct4.0"Nov2.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON 3 NE, IL US (USC00115943), adjusted for the elevation of Lynchburg.

Lynchburg weather month by month

January
38° 22°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
44° 25°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
March
54° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
65° 44°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
74° 55°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
86° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 65°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 57°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
54° 34°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
43° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lynchburg through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:00 PM9 h 51 min
February6:43 AM5:34 PM10 h 51 min
March7:04 AM7:03 PM11 h 59 min
April6:17 AM7:32 PM13 h 15 min
May5:42 AM8:00 PM14 h 18 min
June5:29 AM8:21 PM14 h 52 min
July5:42 AM8:19 PM14 h 37 min
August6:08 AM7:50 PM13 h 41 min
September6:35 AM7:04 PM12 h 29 min
October7:02 AM6:18 PM11 h 15 min
November6:35 AM4:44 PM10 h 8 min
December7:03 AM4:37 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Lynchburg?

Lynchburg 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 (-6°C).

It gets about 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg

The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 50.6 miles E of Lynchburg.

Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 50.6 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 50.7 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 50.7 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 50.8 mi EOn Windy
Sparta: Sparta Community AirportSparta · 51.0 mi WOn Windy
Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State StMount Vernon · 54.9 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Lynchburg

Where is Lynchburg, IL?

Lynchburg is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Illinois, 2.0 miles S of Opdyke.

What county is Lynchburg in?

Lynchburg is in Jefferson County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Lynchburg, IL?

The ZIP code for Lynchburg is 62872.

What is the nearest town to Lynchburg?

Opdyke, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lynchburg?

Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 50.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lynchburg?

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

What is the coldest month in Lynchburg?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Lynchburg?

About 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Lynchburg?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lynchburg?

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

What climate does Lynchburg have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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