Sand Ridge, IL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois
Sand Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 2.5 miles SW of Gorham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62940.
Sand Ridge at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62940
- Nearest town
- Gorham (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.7400, -89.4425
Weather in Sand Ridge now
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Sand Ridge weather by the hour
Sand Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Ridge.
This week in Sand Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Sand Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,118 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Ridge: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARBONDALE SOUTHERN IL AP, IL US (USW00093810), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Ridge.
Sand Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sand Ridge?
Sand Ridge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sand Ridge 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 Sand Ridge
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 23.1 miles W of Sand Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Ridge.
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Questions about Sand Ridge
Where is Sand Ridge, IL?
Sand Ridge is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, 2.5 miles SW of Gorham.
What county is Sand Ridge in?
Sand Ridge is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Ridge, IL?
The ZIP code for Sand Ridge is 62940.
What is the nearest town to Sand Ridge?
Gorham, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 23.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Ridge?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Ridge?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Ridge?
About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Sand Ridge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sand Ridge?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Ridge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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