Russell, IL
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois
Russell is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois. It is 2.8 miles NE of Pleasant Prairie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60075.
Russell at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 60075
- Nearest town
- Pleasant Prairie (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.4906, -87.9125
Weather in Russell now
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Russell weather by the hour
Russell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Russell.
This week in Russell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Russell
What is the weather usually like in Russell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 35.3 inprecipitation per year · 897 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Russell: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO WAUKEGAN RGNL AP, IL US (USW00014880), adjusted for the elevation of Russell.
Russell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Russell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Russell?
Russell has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 35.3 inches (897 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Russell 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 Russell
The closest live webcam is Kenosha: Southport Marina, 8.4 miles NE of Russell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Russell.
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- State Line4.7 mi E
- South Kenosha5.3 mi NE
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Questions about Russell
Where is Russell, IL?
Russell is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois, 2.8 miles NE of Pleasant Prairie.
What county is Russell in?
Russell is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Russell, IL?
The ZIP code for Russell is 60075.
What is the nearest town to Russell?
Pleasant Prairie, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Russell?
Yes. The closest is Kenosha: Southport Marina, 8.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Russell?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Russell?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Russell?
About 35.3 inches (897 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Russell?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Russell?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Russell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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