Prairie Center, IL
Unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois
Prairie Center is a small unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois. It is 4.9 miles NW of Triumph, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61371.
Prairie Center at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- LaSalle County
- ZIP code
- 61371
- Nearest town
- Triumph (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.4689, -88.9344
Weather in Prairie Center now
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Prairie Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Center.
This week in Prairie Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Center
What is the weather usually like in Prairie Center?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 36.2 inprecipitation per year · 919 mm
- 23.7 insnowfall per year · 60 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie Center: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OTTAWA 5SW, IL US (USC00116526), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Center.
Prairie Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie Center?
Prairie Center has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 36.2 inches (919 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prairie Center is June to 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 Prairie Center
The closest live webcam is DeKalb › North-west, 33.2 miles N of Prairie Center.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie Center.
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Questions about Prairie Center
Where is Prairie Center, IL?
Prairie Center is an unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois, 4.9 miles NW of Triumph.
What county is Prairie Center in?
Prairie Center is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Center, IL?
The ZIP code for Prairie Center is 61371.
What is the nearest town to Prairie Center?
Triumph, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie Center?
Yes. The closest is DeKalb › North-west, 33.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie Center?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie Center?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie Center?
About 36.2 inches (919 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Prairie Center?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie Center?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie Center have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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