Maxwell, IL
Unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois
Maxwell is a small unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois. It is 1.3 miles N of Norwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61604.
Maxwell at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Peoria County
- ZIP code
- 61604
- Nearest town
- Norwood (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.6886, -89.7003
Weather in Maxwell now
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Maxwell weather by the hour
Maxwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maxwell.
This week in Maxwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maxwell
What is the weather usually like in Maxwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 37.5 inprecipitation per year · 954 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Maxwell: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US (USW00014842), adjusted for the elevation of Maxwell.
Maxwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maxwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Maxwell?
Maxwell 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 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 37.5 inches (954 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Maxwell 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 Maxwell
The closest live webcam is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 5.6 miles E of Maxwell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Maxwell.
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Questions about Maxwell
Where is Maxwell, IL?
Maxwell is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, 1.3 miles N of Norwood.
What county is Maxwell in?
Maxwell is in Peoria County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, IL?
The ZIP code for Maxwell is 61604.
What is the nearest town to Maxwell?
Norwood, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Maxwell?
Yes. The closest is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Maxwell?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Maxwell?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Maxwell?
About 37.5 inches (954 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Maxwell?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Maxwell?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Maxwell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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