Speer, IL
Unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois
Speer is a small unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois. It is 6.6 miles SW of Princeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61479.
Speer at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Peoria County
- ZIP code
- 61479
- Nearest town
- Princeville (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.9883, -89.6503
Weather in Speer now
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Speer weather by the hour
Speer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Speer.
This week in Speer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Speer
What is the weather usually like in Speer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 20.3 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Speer: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRINCEVILLE, IL US (USC00117004), adjusted for the elevation of Speer.
Speer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Speer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Speer?
Speer 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 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Speer 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 Speer
The closest live webcam is Peoria Heights › South-east, 17.1 miles S of Speer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Speer.
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Questions about Speer
Where is Speer, IL?
Speer is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, 6.6 miles SW of Princeville.
What county is Speer in?
Speer is in Peoria County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Speer, IL?
The ZIP code for Speer is 61479.
What is the nearest town to Speer?
Princeville, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Speer?
Yes. The closest is Peoria Heights › South-east, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Speer?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Speer?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Speer?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Speer?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Speer?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Speer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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