Ruby, IL
Unincorporated community in Winnebago County, Illinois
Ruby is a small unincorporated community in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is 3.9 miles S of Rockford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61103.
Ruby at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Winnebago County
- ZIP code
- 61103
- Nearest town
- Rockford (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3158, -89.0708
Weather in Ruby now
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Ruby weather by the hour
Ruby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ruby.
This week in Ruby
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruby
What is the weather usually like in Ruby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 37.2 inprecipitation per year · 946 mm
- 37.1 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ruby: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP, IL US (USW00094822), adjusted for the elevation of Ruby.
Ruby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ruby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ruby?
Ruby has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 37.2 inches (946 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ruby is June to September. 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 Ruby
The closest live webcam is Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot Street, 28.6 miles E of Ruby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruby.
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- Owen Center4.3 mi NW
- Hutchins Park4.4 mi N
- Westmoreland5.5 mi SW
- Gottfred Subdivision subdivision5.5 mi S
- Victory Homes subdivision5.6 mi S
- River Forest subdivision5.6 mi S
- Factory Addition subdivision5.7 mi S
- Kishwaukee Subdivision subdivision5.8 mi S
- Silver Hills subdivision6.0 mi S
Questions about Ruby
Where is Ruby, IL?
Ruby is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, Illinois, 3.9 miles S of Rockford.
What county is Ruby in?
Ruby is in Winnebago County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Ruby, IL?
The ZIP code for Ruby is 61103.
What is the nearest town to Ruby?
Rockford, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ruby?
Yes. The closest is Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot Street, 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ruby?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Ruby?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Ruby?
About 37.2 inches (946 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ruby?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ruby?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ruby have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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