Otter, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in LaSalle County, Illinois
Otter is a historical community (former settlement) in LaSalle County, Illinois. It is 4.6 miles SW of Streator, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61325.
Otter at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- LaSalle County
- ZIP code
- 61325
- Nearest town
- Streator (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1792, -88.7786
Weather in Otter now
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Otter weather by the hour
Otter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Otter.
This week in Otter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otter
What is the weather usually like in Otter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,001 mm
- 26.4 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Otter: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STREATOR 3 SE, IL US (USC00118353), adjusted for the elevation of Otter.
Otter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Otter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Otter?
Otter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Otter 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 Otter
The closest live webcam is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 38.6 miles NE of Otter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Otter.
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Map of Otter, IL
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- Kernan3.2 mi SE
- Evans Heights Housing Project3.5 mi SW
- South Streator subdivision4.5 mi SW
- Missal5.9 mi S
- Vermilion City6.5 mi SW
- Smithdale6.5 mi S
- Reed Crossing7.1 mi NW
- Reed Crossing7.1 mi NW
- Coalville7.2 mi SW
- Wilsman8.0 mi W
- Munster8.2 mi SW
- Reading8.7 mi SW
- Reading8.7 mi SW
- Woodland Addition8.8 mi N
Questions about Otter
Where is Otter, IL?
Otter is a historical community (former settlement) in LaSalle County, Illinois, 4.6 miles SW of Streator.
What county is Otter in?
Otter is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Otter, IL?
The ZIP code for Otter is 61325.
What is the nearest town to Otter?
Streator, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Otter?
Yes. The closest is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 38.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Otter?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Otter?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Otter?
About 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Otter?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Otter?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Otter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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