Shale Bluff, IL
Unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois
Shale Bluff is a small unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is 2.1 miles NW of Springfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62703.
Shale Bluff at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Sangamon County
- ZIP code
- 62703
- Nearest town
- Springfield (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.7769, -89.6097
Weather in Shale Bluff now
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Shale Bluff weather by the hour
Shale Bluff weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shale Bluff.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shale Bluff
What is the weather usually like in Shale Bluff?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 40.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,027 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shale Bluff: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPRINGFIELD #2, IL US (USC00118186), adjusted for the elevation of Shale Bluff.
Shale Bluff weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shale Bluff through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shale Bluff?
Shale Bluff has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Shale Bluff 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 Shale Bluff
The closest live webcam is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 2.3 miles NW of Shale Bluff.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shale Bluff.
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Questions about Shale Bluff
Where is Shale Bluff, IL?
Shale Bluff is an unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois, 2.1 miles NW of Springfield.
What county is Shale Bluff in?
Shale Bluff is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Shale Bluff, IL?
The ZIP code for Shale Bluff is 62703.
What is the nearest town to Shale Bluff?
Springfield, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shale Bluff?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shale Bluff?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shale Bluff?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Shale Bluff?
About 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shale Bluff?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shale Bluff?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shale Bluff have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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