Prentice, IL
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Illinois
Prentice is a small unincorporated community in Cass County, Illinois. It is 2.9 miles NE of Ashland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62612.
Prentice at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cass County
- ZIP code
- 62612
- Nearest town
- Ashland (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.8569, -90.0436
Weather in Prentice now
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Prentice weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prentice.
This week in Prentice
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prentice
What is the weather usually like in Prentice?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 39.3 inprecipitation per year · 997 mm
- 16.2 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prentice: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSONVILLE 2E, IL US (USC00114442), adjusted for the elevation of Prentice.
Prentice weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prentice through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prentice?
Prentice 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 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.3 inches (997 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prentice 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 Prentice
The closest live webcam is Springfield, 21.4 miles E of Prentice.
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Questions about Prentice
Where is Prentice, IL?
Prentice is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Illinois, 2.9 miles NE of Ashland.
What county is Prentice in?
Prentice is in Cass County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Prentice, IL?
The ZIP code for Prentice is 62612.
What is the nearest town to Prentice?
Ashland, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prentice?
Yes. The closest is Springfield, 21.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prentice?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Prentice?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Prentice?
About 39.3 inches (997 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Prentice?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prentice?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prentice have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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