South Elkhorn, IL

Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois

South Elkhorn is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles W of Milledgeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61051.

South Elkhorn at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Carroll County
ZIP code
61051
Nearest town
Milledgeville (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.9667, -89.7122

Weather in South Elkhorn now

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South Elkhorn weather by the hour

South Elkhorn weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Elkhorn.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Elkhorn

What is the weather usually like in South Elkhorn?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°29°49°70°90°30°13°Jan35°17°Feb48°28°Mar61°38°Apr73°49°May82°59°Jun85°62°Jul83°59°Aug77°51°Sep64°40°Oct48°29°Nov35°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.9"Jan1.9"Feb2.8"Mar3.9"Apr4.7"May5.1"Jun4.4"Jul3.7"Aug3.6"Sep3.2"Oct2.6"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit South Elkhorn: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POLO 5NW, IL US (USC00116897), adjusted for the elevation of South Elkhorn.

South Elkhorn weather month by month

January
30° 13°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
35° 17°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
48° 28°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
61° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
73° 49°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 59°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 59°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
64° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
48° 29°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
35° 19°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South Elkhorn through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM4:54 PM9 h 31 min
February6:52 AM5:33 PM10 h 40 min
March7:08 AM7:06 PM11 h 58 min
April6:16 AM7:41 PM13 h 24 min
May5:36 AM8:13 PM14 h 37 min
June5:21 AM8:37 PM15 h 16 min
July5:35 AM8:34 PM14 h 58 min
August6:05 AM8:00 PM13 h 55 min
September6:37 AM7:10 PM12 h 32 min
October7:10 AM6:18 PM11 h 8 min
November6:47 AM4:39 PM9 h 52 min
December7:18 AM4:29 PM9 h 11 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in South Elkhorn?

South Elkhorn 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 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit South Elkhorn 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 South Elkhorn

The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 24.5 miles W of South Elkhorn.

Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL)Fulton · 24.5 mi WOn Windy
Clinton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0.3 (Mississippi River - IA)Clinton · 25.0 mi WOn Windy
East Clinton: D6 - US 30 @ MM 330.9 (Mississippi River - IL)East Clinton · 25.3 mi WOn Windy
Clinton: D6 - US 30 @ MM 330.5 (S 3rd St)Clinton · 26.2 mi WOn Windy
Le Claire: QC - I-80 @ MM 305.4Le Claire · 42.7 mi SWOn Windy
Le Claire: QC - I-80 @ MM 306 (S Cody Rd/US 67)Le Claire · 42.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Elkhorn.

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Questions about South Elkhorn

Where is South Elkhorn, IL?

South Elkhorn is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, 3.2 miles W of Milledgeville.

What county is South Elkhorn in?

South Elkhorn is in Carroll County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of South Elkhorn, IL?

The ZIP code for South Elkhorn is 61051.

What is the nearest town to South Elkhorn?

Milledgeville, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Elkhorn?

Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 24.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Elkhorn?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in South Elkhorn?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in South Elkhorn?

About 40.0 inches (1,017 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in South Elkhorn?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit South Elkhorn?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does South Elkhorn have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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