Shirley, IL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois
Shirley is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles SE of Opdyke, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62872.
Shirley at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 62872
- Nearest town
- Opdyke (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.2850, -88.8381
Weather in Shirley now
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Shirley weather by the hour
Shirley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shirley.
This week in Shirley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirley
What is the weather usually like in Shirley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,142 mm
- 10.4 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shirley: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON 3 NE, IL US (USC00115943), adjusted for the elevation of Shirley.
Shirley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shirley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shirley?
Shirley has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shirley 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 Shirley
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 48.2 miles W of Shirley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shirley.
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Questions about Shirley
Where is Shirley, IL?
Shirley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Illinois, 3.2 miles SE of Opdyke.
What county is Shirley in?
Shirley is in Jefferson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Shirley, IL?
The ZIP code for Shirley is 62872.
What is the nearest town to Shirley?
Opdyke, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shirley?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 48.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shirley?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shirley?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shirley?
About 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shirley?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shirley?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shirley have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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