Red Oak, IL
Unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois
Red Oak is a small unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is 2.1 miles SE of Cedarville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61013.
Red Oak at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Stephenson County
- ZIP code
- 61013
- Nearest town
- Cedarville (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3922, -89.6717
Weather in Red Oak now
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Red Oak weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Oak.
This week in Red Oak
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Oak
What is the weather usually like in Red Oak?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Oak: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL US (USC00113262), adjusted for the elevation of Red Oak.
Red Oak weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Oak through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Red Oak?
Red Oak has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Oak is June to 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 Red Oak
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 44.5 miles SW of Red Oak.
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Questions about Red Oak
Where is Red Oak, IL?
Red Oak is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, 2.1 miles SE of Cedarville.
What county is Red Oak in?
Red Oak is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Red Oak, IL?
The ZIP code for Red Oak is 61013.
What is the nearest town to Red Oak?
Cedarville, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Oak?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 44.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Oak?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Oak?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Red Oak?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Red Oak?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Oak?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Oak have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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