Rising Sun, IL

Unincorporated community in White County, Illinois

Rising Sun is a small unincorporated community in White County, Illinois. It is 2.6 miles N of Maunie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62861.

Rising Sun at a glance

State
Illinois
County
White County
ZIP code
62861
Nearest town
Maunie (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.0003, -88.0281

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°74°93°42°23°Jan46°26°Feb56°34°Mar67°44°Apr77°54°May85°64°Jun88°67°Jul87°65°Aug82°57°Sep70°45°Oct57°35°Nov46°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.9"Feb4.5"Mar5.1"Apr5.0"May4.6"Jun3.6"Jul2.9"Aug3.2"Sep3.5"Oct3.9"Nov3.8"Dec

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 MT VERNON, IN US (USC00126001), adjusted for the elevation of Rising Sun.

Rising Sun weather month by month

January
42° 23°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
March
56° 34°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 65°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 57°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
57° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rising Sun through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM4:57 PM9 h 52 min
February6:40 AM5:32 PM10 h 51 min
March7:01 AM7:00 PM11 h 59 min
April6:14 AM7:29 PM13 h 14 min
May5:39 AM7:57 PM14 h 17 min
June5:27 AM8:17 PM14 h 50 min
July5:40 AM8:15 PM14 h 35 min
August6:06 AM7:46 PM13 h 40 min
September6:32 AM7:01 PM12 h 28 min
October6:59 AM6:15 PM11 h 16 min
November6:31 AM4:41 PM10 h 10 min
December6:59 AM4:35 PM9 h 35 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 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 Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 9.3 miles SE of Rising Sun.

Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State StMount Vernon · 9.3 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 16.3 mi NEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 16.3 mi NEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 16.3 mi NEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 16.4 mi NEOn Windy
Belknap: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-121 SR62 (Lloyd) & SchutteBelknap · 19.9 mi EOn Windy
Red Bank: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-094 SR62 (Lloyd) - RdRed Bank · 21.4 mi EOn Windy
Evansville: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-038 SR62 (Lloyd) & St. JosephEvansville · 23.3 mi EOn Windy
Evansville › South-westEvansville · 25.0 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rising Sun.

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Map of Rising Sun, IL

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Questions about Rising Sun

Where is Rising Sun, IL?

Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in White County, Illinois, 2.6 miles N of Maunie.

What county is Rising Sun in?

Rising Sun is in White County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, IL?

The ZIP code for Rising Sun is 62861.

What is the nearest town to Rising Sun?

Maunie, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rising Sun?

Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 9.3 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 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Rising Sun?

About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Rising Sun?

Yes, about 8 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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