Shale City, IL
Unincorporated community in Mercer County, Illinois
Shale City is a small unincorporated community in Mercer County, Illinois. It is 3.0 miles E of Viola, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61486.
Shale City at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Mercer County
- ZIP code
- 61486
- Nearest town
- Viola (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.2197, -90.6406
Weather in Shale City now
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Shale City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shale City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shale City
What is the weather usually like in Shale City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 39.1 inprecipitation per year · 993 mm
- 21.8 insnowfall per year · 55 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shale City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEDO, IL US (USC00110072), adjusted for the elevation of Shale City.
Shale City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shale City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shale City?
Shale City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 39.1 inches (993 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shale City 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 Shale City
The closest live webcam is Coal Valley › East: Quad Cities International Airport, 16.7 miles NE of Shale City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shale City.
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Questions about Shale City
Where is Shale City, IL?
Shale City is an unincorporated community in Mercer County, Illinois, 3.0 miles E of Viola.
What county is Shale City in?
Shale City is in Mercer County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Shale City, IL?
The ZIP code for Shale City is 61486.
What is the nearest town to Shale City?
Viola, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shale City?
Yes. The closest is Coal Valley › East: Quad Cities International Airport, 16.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shale City?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shale City?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Shale City?
About 39.1 inches (993 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shale City?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shale City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shale City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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