Sheldon, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sheldon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheldon.
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What is the weather usually like in Sheldon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 42.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,077 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheldon: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENTLAND, IN US (USC00124527), adjusted for the elevation of Sheldon.
Sheldon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheldon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sheldon?
Sheldon 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 42.4 inches (1,077 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sheldon is May–June and August–September. At 682 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Sheldon
What is the hottest month in Sheldon?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheldon?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Sheldon?
About 42.4 inches (1,077 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sheldon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sheldon?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheldon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Sheldon in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sheldon?
Around 6:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:33 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sheldon weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sheldon.
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