Prairie, IL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois
Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois. It is 4.0 miles NW of Red Bud, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62278.
Prairie at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 62278
- Nearest town
- Red Bud (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.1731, -89.9431
Weather in Prairie now
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Prairie weather by the hour
Prairie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie.
This week in Prairie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie
What is the weather usually like in Prairie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,159 mm
- 10.6 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 1 W, IL US (USC00118147), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie.
Prairie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie?
Prairie has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,159 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 Prairie is May and August to 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 Prairie
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 13.6 miles E of Prairie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie.
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Questions about Prairie
Where is Prairie, IL?
Prairie is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, 4.0 miles NW of Red Bud.
What county is Prairie in?
Prairie is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie, IL?
The ZIP code for Prairie is 62278.
What is the nearest town to Prairie?
Red Bud, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 13.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie?
About 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Prairie?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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