Obed, IL
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Illinois
Obed is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Illinois. It is 6.4 miles S of Westervelt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62550.
Obed at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Shelby County
- ZIP code
- 62550
- Nearest town
- Westervelt (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.5653, -88.9025
Weather in Obed now
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Obed weather by the hour
Obed weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Obed.
This week in Obed
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Obed
What is the weather usually like in Obed?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 41.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,053 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Obed: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHELBYVILLE DAM, IL US (USC00117876), adjusted for the elevation of Obed.
Obed weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Obed through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Obed?
Obed 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 41.4 inches (1,053 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Obed 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 Obed
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 28.6 miles E of Obed.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Obed.
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Questions about Obed
Where is Obed, IL?
Obed is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Illinois, 6.4 miles S of Westervelt.
What county is Obed in?
Obed is in Shelby County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Obed, IL?
The ZIP code for Obed is 62550.
What is the nearest town to Obed?
Westervelt, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Obed?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Obed?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Obed?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Obed?
About 41.4 inches (1,053 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Obed?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Obed?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Obed have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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