Matthews, IL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois
Matthews is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 4.9 miles SE of Vergennes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62994.
Matthews at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62994
- Nearest town
- Vergennes (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.9675, -89.3739
Weather in Matthews now
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Matthews weather by the hour
Matthews weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Matthews.
This week in Matthews
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Matthews
What is the weather usually like in Matthews?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
- 11.9 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Matthews: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DU QUOIN 4 SE, IL US (USC00112483), adjusted for the elevation of Matthews.
Matthews weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Matthews through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Matthews?
Matthews has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Matthews 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 Matthews
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 20.8 miles NW of Matthews.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Matthews.
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Questions about Matthews
Where is Matthews, IL?
Matthews is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, 4.9 miles SE of Vergennes.
What county is Matthews in?
Matthews is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Matthews, IL?
The ZIP code for Matthews is 62994.
What is the nearest town to Matthews?
Vergennes, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Matthews?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 20.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Matthews?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Matthews?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Matthews?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Matthews?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Matthews?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Matthews have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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