Shafter, IL
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois
Shafter is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois. It is 4.8 miles SE of Vandalia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62471.
Shafter at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 62471
- Nearest town
- Vandalia (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.0136, -89.1850
Weather in Shafter now
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Shafter weather by the hour
Shafter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shafter.
This week in Shafter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shafter
What is the weather usually like in Shafter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shafter: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VANDALIA, IL US (USC00118781), adjusted for the elevation of Shafter.
Shafter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shafter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shafter?
Shafter 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 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Shafter 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 Shafter
The closest live webcam is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 42.3 miles W of Shafter.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shafter.
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Questions about Shafter
Where is Shafter, IL?
Shafter is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Illinois, 4.8 miles SE of Vandalia.
What county is Shafter in?
Shafter is in Fayette County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Shafter, IL?
The ZIP code for Shafter is 62471.
What is the nearest town to Shafter?
Vandalia, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shafter?
Yes. The closest is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 42.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shafter?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shafter?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shafter?
About 43.7 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shafter?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shafter?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shafter have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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