Maxwell, IL
Unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois
Maxwell is a small unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is 3.9 miles NE of Loami, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62692.
Maxwell at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Sangamon County
- ZIP code
- 62692
- Nearest town
- Loami (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.6331, -89.8992
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 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 VIRDEN, IL US (USC00118860), adjusted for the elevation of Maxwell.
Maxwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maxwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 26 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 16 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 Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 17.6 miles NE 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 Sangamon County, Illinois, 3.9 miles NE of Loami.
What county is Maxwell in?
Maxwell is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, IL?
The ZIP code for Maxwell is 62692.
What is the nearest town to Maxwell?
Loami, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Maxwell?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Maxwell?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Maxwell?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Maxwell?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Maxwell?
Yes, about 16 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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