Saint James, IL
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois
Saint James is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois. It is 4.7 miles N of St. Elmo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62458.
Saint James at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 62458
- Nearest town
- St. Elmo (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9544, -88.8511
Weather in Saint James now
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Saint James weather by the hour
Saint James weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saint James.
This week in Saint James
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint James
What is the weather usually like in Saint James?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,046 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saint James: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BROWNSTOWN 4 SW, IL US (USC00111020), adjusted for the elevation of Saint James.
Saint James weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saint James through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Saint James?
Saint James has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Saint James is May–June and August–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 Saint James
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 44.4 miles NE of Saint James.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saint James.
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Questions about Saint James
Where is Saint James, IL?
Saint James is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois, 4.7 miles N of St. Elmo.
What county is Saint James in?
Saint James is in Fayette County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Saint James, IL?
The ZIP code for Saint James is 62458.
What is the nearest town to Saint James?
St. Elmo, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saint James?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 44.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saint James?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Saint James?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Saint James?
About 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Saint James?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Saint James?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saint James have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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