Sims, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sims weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sims.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sims
What is the weather usually like in Sims?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,169 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sims: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRFIELD RADIO WFIW, IL US (USC00112931), adjusted for the elevation of Sims.
Sims weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sims through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sims?
Sims has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sims is May and August to October. At 410 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 Sims
What is the hottest month in Sims?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sims?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sims?
About 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Sims?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sims?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sims have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Sims in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sims?
Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sims weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sims.
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