Mitchell, IL
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois
Mitchell is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois. It is 1.0 miles SW of Zeigler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62999.
Mitchell at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 62999
- Nearest town
- Zeigler (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.9189, -89.0461
Weather in Mitchell now
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Mitchell weather by the hour
Mitchell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mitchell.
This week in Mitchell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mitchell
What is the weather usually like in Mitchell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Mitchell: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station REND LAKE DAM, IL US (USC00117187), adjusted for the elevation of Mitchell.
Mitchell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mitchell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Mitchell?
Mitchell has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Mitchell is May and August to 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 Mitchell
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 38.4 miles W of Mitchell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Mitchell.
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Questions about Mitchell
Where is Mitchell, IL?
Mitchell is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, 1.0 miles SW of Zeigler.
What county is Mitchell in?
Mitchell is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Mitchell, IL?
The ZIP code for Mitchell is 62999.
What is the nearest town to Mitchell?
Zeigler, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Mitchell?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 38.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Mitchell?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Mitchell?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Mitchell?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Mitchell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Mitchell?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mitchell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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