Pontiac, IL

Unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Illinois

Pontiac is a small unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Illinois. It is 1.2 miles NW of Fairview Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62208.

Pontiac at a glance

State
Illinois
County
St. Clair County
ZIP code
62208
Nearest town
Fairview Heights (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.5872, -89.9847

Weather in Pontiac now

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Pontiac weather by the hour

Pontiac weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Pontiac

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pontiac

What is the weather usually like in Pontiac?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°57°76°95°43°24°Jan49°28°Feb59°36°Mar71°46°Apr79°56°May87°65°Jun90°68°Jul89°65°Aug83°57°Sep73°47°Oct58°37°Nov46°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.2"Feb3.4"Mar4.9"Apr5.1"May4.6"Jun4.0"Jul3.9"Aug3.4"Sep3.1"Oct3.6"Nov2.6"Dec

Best time to visit Pontiac: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLEVILLE SIU RSCH, IL US (USW00013802), adjusted for the elevation of Pontiac.

Pontiac weather month by month

January
43° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
February
49° 28°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
59° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
71° 46°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
79° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
87° 65°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 57°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 47°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 37°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
46° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pontiac through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:04 PM9 h 49 min
February6:48 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:21 AM7:37 PM13 h 16 min
May5:46 AM8:06 PM14 h 19 min
June5:33 AM8:27 PM14 h 54 min
July5:46 AM8:25 PM14 h 38 min
August6:13 AM7:55 PM13 h 42 min
September6:40 AM7:09 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:23 PM11 h 15 min
November6:40 AM4:48 PM10 h 7 min
December7:09 AM4:41 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Pontiac?

Pontiac has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pontiac is April–May 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 Pontiac

The closest live webcam is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 15.4 miles W of Pontiac.

Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of FameCabanne Place · 15.4 mi WOn Windy
Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood DriveEdwardsville · 15.4 mi NOn Windy
Oakville › Southunknown · 21.4 mi WOn Windy
Sparta: Sparta Community AirportSparta · 35.5 mi SEOn Windy
Lithium › Eastunknown · 50.4 mi SOn Windy
Lithium › Westunknown · 50.4 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Pontiac

Where is Pontiac, IL?

Pontiac is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Illinois, 1.2 miles NW of Fairview Heights.

What county is Pontiac in?

Pontiac is in St. Clair County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Pontiac, IL?

The ZIP code for Pontiac is 62208.

What is the nearest town to Pontiac?

Fairview Heights, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pontiac?

Yes. The closest is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 15.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pontiac?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Pontiac?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Pontiac?

About 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Pontiac?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pontiac?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pontiac have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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