Sand Barrens, IL
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois
Sand Barrens is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois. It is 2.5 miles E of St. Francisville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62460.
Sand Barrens at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 62460
- Nearest town
- St. Francisville (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.5900, -87.6939
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Sand Barrens weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Barrens.
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What is the weather usually like in Sand Barrens?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,184 mm
- 15.5 insnowfall per year · 39 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Barrens: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAWRENCEVILLE 2WSW, IL US (USC00114957), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Barrens.
Sand Barrens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Barrens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sand Barrens?
Sand Barrens has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Barrens is May and August to 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 Sand Barrens
The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 8.6 miles E of Sand Barrens.
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Questions about Sand Barrens
Where is Sand Barrens, IL?
Sand Barrens is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois, 2.5 miles E of St. Francisville.
What county is Sand Barrens in?
Sand Barrens is in Lawrence County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Barrens, IL?
The ZIP code for Sand Barrens is 62460.
What is the nearest town to Sand Barrens?
St. Francisville, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Barrens?
Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Barrens?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Barrens?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Barrens?
About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sand Barrens?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Barrens?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Barrens have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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