Richland, IL
Unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois
Richland is a small unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is 3.8 miles NW of Pleasant Plains, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62677.
Richland at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Sangamon County
- ZIP code
- 62677
- Nearest town
- Pleasant Plains (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.8458, -89.8581
Weather in Richland now
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Richland weather by the hour
Richland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richland.
This week in Richland
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richland
What is the weather usually like in Richland?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 976 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richland: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS 4SW, IL US (USC00110306), adjusted for the elevation of Richland.
Richland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richland?
Richland has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (976 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Richland 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 Richland
The closest live webcam is Springfield, 11.6 miles E of Richland.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richland.
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Questions about Richland
Where is Richland, IL?
Richland is an unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois, 3.8 miles NW of Pleasant Plains.
What county is Richland in?
Richland is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Richland, IL?
The ZIP code for Richland is 62677.
What is the nearest town to Richland?
Pleasant Plains, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richland?
Yes. The closest is Springfield, 11.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richland?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Richland?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Richland?
About 38.4 inches (976 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Richland?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Richland?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richland have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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