Saunders, IL
Unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois
Saunders is a small unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is 2.9 miles E of Illiopolis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62515.
Saunders at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Sangamon County
- ZIP code
- 62515
- Nearest town
- Illiopolis (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.8519, -89.3072
Weather in Saunders now
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Saunders weather by the hour
Saunders weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saunders.
This week in Saunders
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saunders
What is the weather usually like in Saunders?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 40.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,027 mm
- 13.6 insnowfall per year · 35 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saunders: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DECATUR WTP, IL US (USC00112193), adjusted for the elevation of Saunders.
Saunders weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saunders through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Saunders?
Saunders has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Saunders 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 Saunders
The closest live webcam is Springfield, 18.3 miles W of Saunders.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saunders.
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Questions about Saunders
Where is Saunders, IL?
Saunders is an unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois, 2.9 miles E of Illiopolis.
What county is Saunders in?
Saunders is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Saunders, IL?
The ZIP code for Saunders is 62515.
What is the nearest town to Saunders?
Illiopolis, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saunders?
Yes. The closest is Springfield, 18.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saunders?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Saunders?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Saunders?
About 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Saunders?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Saunders?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saunders have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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