Magnet, IL
Unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois
Magnet is a small unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois. It is 3.3 miles NE of Mattoon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61938.
Magnet at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Coles County
- ZIP code
- 61938
- Nearest town
- Mattoon (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.4392, -88.3978
Weather in Magnet now
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Magnet weather by the hour
Magnet weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Magnet.
This week in Magnet
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Magnet
What is the weather usually like in Magnet?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,049 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Magnet: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MATTOON, IL US (USC00115430), adjusted for the elevation of Magnet.
Magnet weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Magnet through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Magnet?
Magnet 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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Magnet 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 Magnet
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 3.1 miles N of Magnet.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Magnet.
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Questions about Magnet
Where is Magnet, IL?
Magnet is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, 3.3 miles NE of Mattoon.
What county is Magnet in?
Magnet is in Coles County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Magnet, IL?
The ZIP code for Magnet is 61938.
What is the nearest town to Magnet?
Mattoon, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Magnet?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 3.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Magnet?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Magnet?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Magnet?
About 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Magnet?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Magnet?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Magnet have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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