Saxon, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Ford County, Illinois
Saxon is a historical community (former settlement) in Ford County, Illinois. It is 1.6 miles NE of Kempton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60946.
Saxon at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Ford County
- ZIP code
- 60946
- Nearest town
- Kempton (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.9150, -88.2514
Weather in Saxon now
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Saxon weather by the hour
Saxon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saxon.
This week in Saxon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saxon
What is the weather usually like in Saxon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 44.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,128 mm
- 24.7 insnowfall per year · 63 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Saxon: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PIPER CITY, IL US (USC00116819), adjusted for the elevation of Saxon.
Saxon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saxon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Saxon?
Saxon 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 44.4 inches (1,128 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Saxon 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 Saxon
The closest live webcam is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 43.1 miles N of Saxon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saxon.
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Questions about Saxon
Where is Saxon, IL?
Saxon is a historical community (former settlement) in Ford County, Illinois, 1.6 miles NE of Kempton.
What county is Saxon in?
Saxon is in Ford County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Saxon, IL?
The ZIP code for Saxon is 60946.
What is the nearest town to Saxon?
Kempton, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saxon?
Yes. The closest is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 43.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saxon?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Saxon?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Saxon?
About 44.4 inches (1,128 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Saxon?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Saxon?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Saxon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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