Southern Hills, IL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois
Southern Hills is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 1.4 miles NW of Carbondale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62901.
Southern Hills at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62901
- Nearest town
- Carbondale (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.7039, -89.2106
Weather in Southern Hills now
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Southern Hills weather by the hour
Southern Hills weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southern Hills.
This week in Southern Hills
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southern Hills
What is the weather usually like in Southern Hills?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,243 mm
- 11.4 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southern Hills: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT, IL US (USC00111265), adjusted for the elevation of Southern Hills.
Southern Hills weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southern Hills through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Southern Hills?
Southern Hills has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Southern Hills is May–June and September–October. 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 Southern Hills
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 35.7 miles W of Southern Hills.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southern Hills.
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Questions about Southern Hills
Where is Southern Hills, IL?
Southern Hills is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, 1.4 miles NW of Carbondale.
What county is Southern Hills in?
Southern Hills is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Southern Hills, IL?
The ZIP code for Southern Hills is 62901.
What is the nearest town to Southern Hills?
Carbondale, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southern Hills?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 35.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southern Hills?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Southern Hills?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Southern Hills?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Southern Hills?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Southern Hills?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southern Hills have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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