Reader, IL
Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois
Reader is a small unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois. It is 3.5 miles N of Hettick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62630.
Reader at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Macoupin County
- ZIP code
- 62630
- Nearest town
- Hettick (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.3056, -90.0408
Weather in Reader now
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Reader weather by the hour
Reader weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reader.
This week in Reader
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reader
What is the weather usually like in Reader?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 40.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,016 mm
- 16.5 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Reader: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARLINVILLE, IL US (USC00111280), adjusted for the elevation of Reader.
Reader weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Reader through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Reader?
Reader 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Reader 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 Reader
The closest live webcam is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 35.1 miles S of Reader.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Reader.
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Questions about Reader
Where is Reader, IL?
Reader is an unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, 3.5 miles N of Hettick.
What county is Reader in?
Reader is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Reader, IL?
The ZIP code for Reader is 62630.
What is the nearest town to Reader?
Hettick, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Reader?
Yes. The closest is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 35.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Reader?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Reader?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Reader?
About 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Reader?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Reader?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Reader have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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