Selma, IL

Historical community (former settlement) in Wabash County, Illinois

Selma is a historical community (former settlement) in Wabash County, Illinois. It is 1.3 miles W of Mount Carmel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62863.

Selma at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Wabash County
ZIP code
62863
Nearest town
Mount Carmel (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.4258, -87.7481

Weather in Selma now

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Selma weather by the hour

Selma weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Selma

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Selma

What is the weather usually like in Selma?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°40°25°Jan45°27°Feb55°36°Mar67°46°Apr76°57°May85°66°Jun87°69°Jul86°67°Aug81°59°Sep69°47°Oct55°36°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.1"Feb4.1"Mar5.1"Apr5.8"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep3.8"Oct3.9"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Selma: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT CARMEL, IL US (USC00115888), adjusted for the elevation of Selma.

Selma weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
February
45° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
55° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
67° 46°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 57°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 67°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 59°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
44° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Selma through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM4:55 PM9 h 50 min
February6:39 AM5:30 PM10 h 50 min
March7:00 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:13 AM7:28 PM13 h 15 min
May5:37 AM7:56 PM14 h 19 min
June5:25 AM8:18 PM14 h 53 min
July5:38 AM8:15 PM14 h 37 min
August6:04 AM7:46 PM13 h 42 min
September6:31 AM7:00 PM12 h 29 min
October6:58 AM6:14 PM11 h 15 min
November6:31 AM4:39 PM10 h 8 min
December6:59 AM4:32 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Selma?

Selma has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Selma 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 Selma

The closest live webcam is Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek Dr, 9.7 miles SE of Selma.

Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 9.7 mi SEOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 10.9 mi SEOn Windy
King: US 41: 01-026-022-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & CR 350King · 12.9 mi SEOn Windy
Fort Branch: IN 168: 01-026-012-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & SR 168Fort Branch · 15.4 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 17.0 mi SOn Windy
Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNESPurcell · 17.3 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Selma

Where is Selma, IL?

Selma is a historical community (former settlement) in Wabash County, Illinois, 1.3 miles W of Mount Carmel.

What county is Selma in?

Selma is in Wabash County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Selma, IL?

The ZIP code for Selma is 62863.

What is the nearest town to Selma?

Mount Carmel, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Selma?

Yes. The closest is Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek Dr, 9.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Selma?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Selma?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Selma?

About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Selma?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Selma?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Selma have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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