Rising Sun, IL
Unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois
Rising Sun is a small unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois. It is 5.9 miles SE of Golconda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62938.
Rising Sun at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Pope County
- ZIP code
- 62938
- Nearest town
- Golconda (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4069, -88.5781
Weather in Rising Sun now
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Rising Sun weather by the hour
Rising Sun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rising Sun.
This week in Rising Sun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rising Sun
What is the weather usually like in Rising Sun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,283 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rising Sun: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DIXON SPRINGS AGRIC CTR, IL US (USC00112353), adjusted for the elevation of Rising Sun.
Rising Sun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rising Sun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,283 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 22.2 miles S of Rising Sun.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rising Sun.
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Questions about Rising Sun
Where is Rising Sun, IL?
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, 5.9 miles SE of Golconda.
What county is Rising Sun in?
Rising Sun is in Pope County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, IL?
The ZIP code for Rising Sun is 62938.
What is the nearest town to Rising Sun?
Golconda, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rising Sun?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 22.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rising Sun?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rising Sun?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rising Sun?
About 50.5 inches (1,283 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rising Sun?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rising Sun?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rising Sun have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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