Rafetown, IL
Unincorporated community in Jasper County, Illinois
Rafetown is a small unincorporated community in Jasper County, Illinois. It is 4.5 miles W of West Liberty, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62475.
Rafetown at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jasper County
- ZIP code
- 62475
- Nearest town
- West Liberty (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.8581, -88.0022
Weather in Rafetown now
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Rafetown weather by the hour
Rafetown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rafetown.
This week in Rafetown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rafetown
What is the weather usually like in Rafetown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rafetown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWTON 6 SSE, IL US (USC00116159), adjusted for the elevation of Rafetown.
Rafetown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rafetown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rafetown?
Rafetown has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rafetown 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 Rafetown
The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 30.2 miles SE of Rafetown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rafetown.
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Questions about Rafetown
Where is Rafetown, IL?
Rafetown is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Illinois, 4.5 miles W of West Liberty.
What county is Rafetown in?
Rafetown is in Jasper County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Rafetown, IL?
The ZIP code for Rafetown is 62475.
What is the nearest town to Rafetown?
West Liberty, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rafetown?
Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 30.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rafetown?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rafetown?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rafetown?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Rafetown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rafetown?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rafetown have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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