Reading, IL
Unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois
Reading is a small unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois. It is 4.2 miles N of Streator, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61311.
Reading at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- LaSalle County
- ZIP code
- 61311
- Nearest town
- Streator (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.0667, -88.8542
Weather in Reading now
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Reading weather by the hour
Reading weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reading.
This week in Reading
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reading
What is the weather usually like in Reading?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,001 mm
- 26.4 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Reading: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STREATOR 3 SE, IL US (USC00118353), adjusted for the elevation of Reading.
Reading weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Reading through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Reading?
Reading has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Reading 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 Reading
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 37.4 miles S of Reading.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Reading.
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Questions about Reading
Where is Reading, IL?
Reading is an unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois, 4.2 miles N of Streator.
What county is Reading in?
Reading is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Reading, IL?
The ZIP code for Reading is 61311.
What is the nearest town to Reading?
Streator, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Reading?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 37.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Reading?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Reading?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Reading?
About 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Reading?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Reading have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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