Richwoods, IL
Unincorporated community in Crawford County, Illinois
Richwoods is a small unincorporated community in Crawford County, Illinois. It is 4.3 miles NW of Palestine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62451.
Richwoods at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Crawford County
- ZIP code
- 62451
- Nearest town
- Palestine (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9581, -87.5542
Weather in Richwoods now
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Richwoods weather by the hour
Richwoods weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richwoods.
This week in Richwoods
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richwoods
What is the weather usually like in Richwoods?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,176 mm
- 11.6 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richwoods: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PALESTINE, IL US (USC00116558), adjusted for the elevation of Richwoods.
Richwoods weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richwoods through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richwoods?
Richwoods has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richwoods is May and August to October. 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 Richwoods
The closest live webcam is Sullivan: US 41: 2-041-084-5-1-rwis, 11.2 miles NE of Richwoods.
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Questions about Richwoods
Where is Richwoods, IL?
Richwoods is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Illinois, 4.3 miles NW of Palestine.
What county is Richwoods in?
Richwoods is in Crawford County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Richwoods, IL?
The ZIP code for Richwoods is 62451.
What is the nearest town to Richwoods?
Palestine, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richwoods?
Yes. The closest is Sullivan: US 41: 2-041-084-5-1-rwis, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richwoods?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Richwoods?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Richwoods?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Richwoods?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richwoods?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richwoods have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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