Sefton, IL

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois

Sefton is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois. It is 5.3 miles S of Brownstown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62418.

Sefton at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Fayette County
ZIP code
62418
Nearest town
Brownstown (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.0708, -88.9556

Weather in Sefton now

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Sefton weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sefton

What is the weather usually like in Sefton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°54°73°92°37°21°Jan42°25°Feb52°35°Mar65°45°Apr75°55°May84°65°Jun87°67°Jul85°64°Aug80°56°Sep67°45°Oct53°35°Nov42°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.8"Jan2.4"Feb3.2"Mar4.4"Apr5.3"May4.1"Jun3.7"Jul3.1"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct3.6"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Sefton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BROWNSTOWN 4 SW, IL US (USC00111020), adjusted for the elevation of Sefton.

Sefton weather month by month

January
37° 21°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
42° 25°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
52° 35°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
65° 45°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 55°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 64°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 45°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
53° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
42° 27°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sefton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM4:58 PM9 h 47 min
February6:45 AM5:34 PM10 h 48 min
March7:05 AM7:04 PM11 h 58 min
April6:17 AM7:34 PM13 h 17 min
May5:41 AM8:03 PM14 h 22 min
June5:27 AM8:24 PM14 h 57 min
July5:41 AM8:22 PM14 h 41 min
August6:08 AM7:52 PM13 h 44 min
September6:36 AM7:05 PM12 h 29 min
October7:04 AM6:18 PM11 h 14 min
November6:37 AM4:43 PM10 h 5 min
December7:06 AM4:35 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Sefton?

Sefton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December.

The best time to visit Sefton 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 Sefton

The closest live webcam is Mattoon, 42.0 miles NE of Sefton.

MattoonMattoon · 42.0 mi NEOn Windy
CharlestonCharleston · 50.0 mi NEOn Windy
Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood DriveEdwardsville · 55.2 mi WOn Windy
Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic SiteSpringfield · 62.2 mi NWOn Windy
SpringfieldSpringfield · 62.7 mi NWOn Windy
Sparta: Sparta Community AirportSparta · 76.9 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sefton

Where is Sefton, IL?

Sefton is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois, 5.3 miles S of Brownstown.

What county is Sefton in?

Sefton is in Fayette County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Sefton, IL?

The ZIP code for Sefton is 62418.

What is the nearest town to Sefton?

Brownstown, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sefton?

Yes. The closest is Mattoon, 42.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sefton?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sefton?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Sefton?

About 41.2 inches (1,046 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sefton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sefton?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sefton have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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