McDowell, IL
Unincorporated community in Livingston County, Illinois
McDowell is a small unincorporated community in Livingston County, Illinois. It is 5.0 miles NW of Pontiac, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61764.
McDowell at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Livingston County
- ZIP code
- 61764
- Nearest town
- Pontiac (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.8306, -88.5850
Weather in McDowell now
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McDowell weather by the hour
McDowell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDowell.
This week in McDowell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDowell
What is the weather usually like in McDowell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 36.9 inprecipitation per year · 938 mm
- 25.1 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDowell: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PONTIAC, IL US (USC00116910), adjusted for the elevation of McDowell.
McDowell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDowell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in McDowell?
McDowell 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 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 36.9 inches (938 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McDowell 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 McDowell
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 29.6 miles SW of McDowell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McDowell.
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Questions about McDowell
Where is McDowell, IL?
McDowell is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, Illinois, 5.0 miles NW of Pontiac.
What county is McDowell in?
McDowell is in Livingston County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of McDowell, IL?
The ZIP code for McDowell is 61764.
What is the nearest town to McDowell?
Pontiac, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near McDowell?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 29.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McDowell?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in McDowell?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in McDowell?
About 36.9 inches (938 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in McDowell?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McDowell?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDowell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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