Rock Creek, IL
Unincorporated community in Hardin County, Illinois
Rock Creek is a small unincorporated community in Hardin County, Illinois. It is 5.6 miles SE of Cave-In-Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62931.
Rock Creek at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Hardin County
- ZIP code
- 62931
- Nearest town
- Cave-In-Rock (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5367, -88.2272
Weather in Rock Creek now
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Rock Creek weather by the hour
Rock Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Creek.
This week in Rock Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Creek
What is the weather usually like in Rock Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,293 mm
- 3.3 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Creek: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROSICLARE 5NW, IL US (USC00117487), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Creek.
Rock Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rock Creek?
Rock Creek has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rock Creek is May–June and September–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 Rock Creek
The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 33.6 miles NE of Rock Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Creek.
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Questions about Rock Creek
Where is Rock Creek, IL?
Rock Creek is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Illinois, 5.6 miles SE of Cave-In-Rock.
What county is Rock Creek in?
Rock Creek is in Hardin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Creek, IL?
The ZIP code for Rock Creek is 62931.
What is the nearest town to Rock Creek?
Cave-In-Rock, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock Creek?
Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 33.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rock Creek?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Creek?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Creek?
About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rock Creek?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rock Creek?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Creek have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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