Poverty Ridge, IL
Unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois
Poverty Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois. It is 2.6 miles E of Smithfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61477.
Poverty Ridge at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Fulton County
- ZIP code
- 61477
- Nearest town
- Smithfield (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.4619, -90.3408
Weather in Poverty Ridge now
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Poverty Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Poverty Ridge.
This week in Poverty Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poverty Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Poverty Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 38.5 inprecipitation per year · 977 mm
- 21.3 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Poverty Ridge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRAIRIE CITY 2S, IL US (USC00116970), adjusted for the elevation of Poverty Ridge.
Poverty Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Poverty Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Poverty Ridge?
Poverty Ridge 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 38.5 inches (977 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Poverty Ridge 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 Poverty Ridge
The closest live webcam is Macomb › South-east: Macombopoly, 17.4 miles W of Poverty Ridge.
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Questions about Poverty Ridge
Where is Poverty Ridge, IL?
Poverty Ridge is an unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois, 2.6 miles E of Smithfield.
What county is Poverty Ridge in?
Poverty Ridge is in Fulton County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Poverty Ridge, IL?
The ZIP code for Poverty Ridge is 61477.
What is the nearest town to Poverty Ridge?
Smithfield, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Poverty Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Macomb › South-east: Macombopoly, 17.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Poverty Ridge?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Poverty Ridge?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Poverty Ridge?
About 38.5 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Poverty Ridge?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Poverty Ridge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Poverty Ridge have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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