Olena, IL

Unincorporated community in Henderson County, Illinois

Olena is a small unincorporated community in Henderson County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles SE of Stronghurst, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61480.

Olena at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Henderson County
ZIP code
61480
Nearest town
Stronghurst (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.7856, -90.9386

Weather in Olena now

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Olena weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Olena.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olena

What is the weather usually like in Olena?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°31°51°70°90°32°16°Jan37°20°Feb49°30°Mar62°42°Apr73°53°May82°63°Jun85°67°Jul84°65°Aug78°56°Sep65°44°Oct50°33°Nov37°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.7"Feb2.4"Mar3.8"Apr5.0"May4.7"Jun4.0"Jul3.6"Aug3.6"Sep2.8"Oct2.4"Nov1.8"Dec

Best time to visit Olena: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLADSTONE DAM 18, IL US (USC00113455), adjusted for the elevation of Olena.

Olena weather month by month

January
32° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
37° 20°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
March
49° 30°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
62° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 44°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
50° 33°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
37° 22°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Olena through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:02 PM9 h 38 min
February6:55 AM5:39 PM10 h 44 min
March7:13 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:44 PM13 h 21 min
May5:44 AM8:15 PM14 h 31 min
June5:30 AM8:38 PM15 h 8 min
July5:43 AM8:35 PM14 h 51 min
August6:12 AM8:03 PM13 h 50 min
September6:43 AM7:14 PM12 h 31 min
October7:13 AM6:24 PM11 h 11 min
November6:49 AM4:47 PM9 h 57 min
December7:19 AM4:38 PM9 h 19 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Olena?

Olena has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 37.2 inches (945 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Olena 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 Olena

The closest live webcam is Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05), 7.9 miles W of Olena.

Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05)Gulf Port · 7.9 mi WOn Windy
Burlington: D5 - US 34 @ MM 263.3 (06)Burlington · 8.8 mi WOn Windy
New London: D5 - US 34 @ MM 246.75 near - ICWS QUAD (02Q)New London · 24.1 mi WOn Windy
New London: D5 - US 34 @ MM 246.75 near - ICWS (02)New London · 24.1 mi WOn Windy
Macomb › South-east: MacombopolyMacomb · 26.6 mi SEOn Windy
Salem: R32: US 218 RoadSalem · 33.1 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Olena.

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Questions about Olena

Where is Olena, IL?

Olena is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, Illinois, 3.1 miles SE of Stronghurst.

What county is Olena in?

Olena is in Henderson County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Olena, IL?

The ZIP code for Olena is 61480.

What is the nearest town to Olena?

Stronghurst, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Olena?

Yes. The closest is Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05), 7.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Olena?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Olena?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Olena?

About 37.2 inches (945 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Olena?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Olena?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Olena have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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