Scarboro, IL

Unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois

Scarboro is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois. It is 4.7 miles N of Steward, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60553.

Scarboro at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Lee County
ZIP code
60553
Nearest town
Steward (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.7814, -89.0342

Weather in Scarboro now

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Scarboro weather by the hour

Scarboro weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scarboro.

This week in Scarboro

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scarboro

What is the weather usually like in Scarboro?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°27°48°68°88°28°12°Jan33°16°Feb46°26°Mar59°36°Apr71°49°May80°58°Jun83°61°Jul81°60°Aug75°51°Sep63°40°Oct47°29°Nov34°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.4"Feb2.1"Mar3.4"Apr4.6"May4.5"Jun3.9"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep2.8"Oct1.8"Nov1.8"Dec

Best time to visit Scarboro: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COMPTON 1 NW, IL US (USC00111835), adjusted for the elevation of Scarboro.

Scarboro weather month by month

January
28° 12°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
February
33° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow
March
46° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
April
59° 36°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 58°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 61°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
81° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 51°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 40°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
47° 29°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
34° 19°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scarboro through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM4:52 PM9 h 32 min
February6:49 AM5:30 PM10 h 41 min
March7:05 AM7:04 PM11 h 58 min
April6:13 AM7:38 PM13 h 24 min
May5:34 AM8:10 PM14 h 36 min
June5:19 AM8:34 PM15 h 15 min
July5:33 AM8:31 PM14 h 57 min
August6:03 AM7:57 PM13 h 54 min
September6:35 AM7:07 PM12 h 31 min
October7:07 AM6:16 PM11 h 9 min
November6:44 AM4:37 PM9 h 52 min
December7:14 AM4:27 PM9 h 12 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Scarboro?

Scarboro has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 35.1 inches (891 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scarboro is June to 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 Scarboro

The closest live webcam is DeKalb › North-west, 17.2 miles NE of Scarboro.

DeKalb › North-westDeKalb · 17.2 mi NEOn Windy
DeKalb › North-eastDeKalb · 17.2 mi NEOn Windy
DeKalb › NorthDeKalb · 17.4 mi NEOn Windy
North AuroraNorth Aurora · 36.6 mi EOn Windy
Aurora › North-westAurora · 37.2 mi EOn Windy
Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot StreetCrystal Lake · 40.5 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Scarboro.

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Questions about Scarboro

Where is Scarboro, IL?

Scarboro is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, 4.7 miles N of Steward.

What county is Scarboro in?

Scarboro is in Lee County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Scarboro, IL?

The ZIP code for Scarboro is 60553.

What is the nearest town to Scarboro?

Steward, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scarboro?

Yes. The closest is DeKalb › North-west, 17.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scarboro?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Scarboro?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Scarboro?

About 35.1 inches (891 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Scarboro?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scarboro?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scarboro have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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