Piasa, IL

Unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois

Piasa is a small unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois. It is 3.5 miles NW of Fidelity, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62079.

Piasa at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Jersey County
ZIP code
62079
Nearest town
Fidelity (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.1158, -90.1236

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Piasa weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Piasa

What is the weather usually like in Piasa?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°34°53°73°92°36°19°Jan42°23°Feb53°32°Mar65°42°Apr74°54°May83°63°Jun87°66°Jul85°63°Aug79°55°Sep67°43°Oct53°33°Nov41°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.3"Feb3.2"Mar4.6"Apr5.3"May4.1"Jun3.6"Jul3.7"Aug3.4"Sep3.3"Oct3.7"Nov2.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JERSEYVILLE 2 SW, IL US (USC00114489), adjusted for the elevation of Piasa.

Piasa weather month by month

January
36° 19°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
March
53° 32°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
74° 54°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 66°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 33°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
41° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Piasa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:03 PM9 h 47 min
February6:50 AM5:38 PM10 h 48 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:39 PM13 h 17 min
May5:45 AM8:08 PM14 h 22 min
June5:32 AM8:29 PM14 h 57 min
July5:45 AM8:27 PM14 h 41 min
August6:12 AM7:57 PM13 h 44 min
September6:40 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:23 PM11 h 14 min
November6:42 AM4:47 PM10 h 5 min
December7:11 AM4:40 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Piasa?

Piasa has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Piasa 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 Piasa

The closest live webcam is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 24.0 miles SE of Piasa.

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

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Questions about Piasa

Where is Piasa, IL?

Piasa is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, 3.5 miles NW of Fidelity.

What county is Piasa in?

Piasa is in Jersey County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Piasa, IL?

The ZIP code for Piasa is 62079.

What is the nearest town to Piasa?

Fidelity, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Piasa?

Yes. The closest is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 24.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Piasa?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Piasa?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Piasa?

About 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Piasa?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Piasa?

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

What climate does Piasa have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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