Roots, IL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois
Roots is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois. It is 3.3 miles E of Ellis Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62261.
Roots at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 62261
- Nearest town
- Ellis Grove (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.0178, -89.9722
Weather in Roots now
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Roots weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roots.
This week in Roots
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roots
What is the weather usually like in Roots?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 42.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,088 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Roots: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KASKASKIA RVR NAVIGATION LOCK, IL US (USC00114629), adjusted for the elevation of Roots.
Roots weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Roots through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Roots?
Roots has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Roots 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 Roots
The closest live webcam is Lithium › East, 12.1 miles SE of Roots.
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Questions about Roots
Where is Roots, IL?
Roots is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, 3.3 miles E of Ellis Grove.
What county is Roots in?
Roots is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Roots, IL?
The ZIP code for Roots is 62261.
What is the nearest town to Roots?
Ellis Grove, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Roots?
Yes. The closest is Lithium › East, 12.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Roots?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Roots?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Roots?
About 42.8 inches (1,088 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Roots?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Roots?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Roots have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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