Silver Lake, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Henderson County, Illinois
Silver Lake is a historical community (former settlement) in Henderson County, Illinois. It is 1.9 miles S of Carman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61425.
Silver Lake at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Henderson County
- ZIP code
- 61425
- Nearest town
- Carman (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.7639, -91.0642
Weather in Silver Lake now
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Silver Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Silver Lake.
This week in Silver Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silver Lake
What is the weather usually like in Silver Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 21.8 insnowfall per year · 55 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Silver Lake: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURLINGTON 2S, IA US (USC00131060), adjusted for the elevation of Silver Lake.
Silver Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Silver Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake 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 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake
The closest live webcam is Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05), 3.4 miles N of Silver Lake.
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Questions about Silver Lake
Where is Silver Lake, IL?
Silver Lake is a historical community (former settlement) in Henderson County, Illinois, 1.9 miles S of Carman.
What county is Silver Lake in?
Silver Lake is in Henderson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Silver Lake, IL?
The ZIP code for Silver Lake is 61425.
What is the nearest town to Silver Lake?
Carman, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Silver Lake?
Yes. The closest is Gulf Port: D5 - US 34 @ Mellinger Ave - IL (05), 3.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Silver Lake?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Silver Lake?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Silver Lake?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Silver Lake?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Silver Lake?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Silver Lake have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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