Oak, IL
Unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois
Oak is a small unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois. It is 6.4 miles SW of Eddyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62947.
Oak at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Pope County
- ZIP code
- 62947
- Nearest town
- Eddyville (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5764, -88.5178
Weather in Oak now
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Oak weather by the hour
Oak weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oak.
This week in Oak
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oak
What is the weather usually like in Oak?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oak: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSICLARE 5NW, IL US (USC00117487), adjusted for the elevation of Oak.
Oak weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oak through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Oak?
Oak 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 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oak 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 Oak
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 34.1 miles S of Oak.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oak.
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Questions about Oak
Where is Oak, IL?
Oak is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, 6.4 miles SW of Eddyville.
What county is Oak in?
Oak is in Pope County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Oak, IL?
The ZIP code for Oak is 62947.
What is the nearest town to Oak?
Eddyville, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oak?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 34.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oak?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Oak?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Oak?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Oak?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oak?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oak have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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