Macon, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Macon now
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Macon weather by the hour
Macon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Macon.
This week in Macon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Macon
What is the weather usually like in Macon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 40.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,027 mm
- 13.6 insnowfall per year · 35 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Macon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DECATUR WTP, IL US (USC00112193), adjusted for the elevation of Macon.
Macon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Macon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Macon?
Macon 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Macon is May–June and August–September. At 722 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Macon
What is the hottest month in Macon?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Macon?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Macon?
About 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Macon?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Macon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Macon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Macon in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Macon?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Macon weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Macon.
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