Richards, IL
Unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois
Richards is a small unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois. It is 2.8 miles SW of Kangley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61364.
Richards at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- LaSalle County
- ZIP code
- 61364
- Nearest town
- Kangley (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1786, -88.8361
Weather in Richards now
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Richards weather by the hour
Richards weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richards.
This week in Richards
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richards
What is the weather usually like in Richards?
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 Richards: 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 Richards.
Richards weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richards through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richards?
Richards 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 Richards 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 Richards
The closest live webcam is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 41.0 miles NE of Richards.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richards.
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Questions about Richards
Where is Richards, IL?
Richards is an unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois, 2.8 miles SW of Kangley.
What county is Richards in?
Richards is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Richards, IL?
The ZIP code for Richards is 61364.
What is the nearest town to Richards?
Kangley, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richards?
Yes. The closest is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 41.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richards?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Richards?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Richards?
About 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Richards?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richards?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richards have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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