Sangamon, IL
Unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois
Sangamon is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois. It is 4.2 miles W of Decatur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62501.
Sangamon at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 62501
- Nearest town
- Decatur (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.8667, -88.8558
Weather in Sangamon now
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Sangamon weather by the hour
Sangamon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sangamon.
This week in Sangamon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sangamon
What is the weather usually like in Sangamon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 36.4 inprecipitation per year · 924 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sangamon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DECATUR AP, IL US (USW00003887), adjusted for the elevation of Sangamon.
Sangamon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sangamon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sangamon?
Sangamon has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 36.4 inches (924 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sangamon 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 Sangamon
The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 36.8 miles SE of Sangamon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sangamon.
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Questions about Sangamon
Where is Sangamon, IL?
Sangamon is an unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois, 4.2 miles W of Decatur.
What county is Sangamon in?
Sangamon is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Sangamon, IL?
The ZIP code for Sangamon is 62501.
What is the nearest town to Sangamon?
Decatur, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sangamon?
Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 36.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sangamon?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sangamon?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sangamon?
About 36.4 inches (924 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sangamon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sangamon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sangamon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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