Stark, IL
Unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois
Stark is a small unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois. It is 4.2 miles S of Princeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61491.
Stark at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Peoria County
- ZIP code
- 61491
- Nearest town
- Princeville (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.9956, -89.7439
Weather in Stark now
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Stark weather by the hour
Stark weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stark.
This week in Stark
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stark
What is the weather usually like in Stark?
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 Stark: 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 Stark.
Stark weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stark through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:39 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 | 7:59 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Stark?
Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark
The closest live webcam is Peoria Heights › South-east, 19.3 miles SE of Stark.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stark.
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Questions about Stark
Where is Stark, IL?
Stark is an unincorporated community in Peoria County, Illinois, 4.2 miles S of Princeville.
What county is Stark in?
Stark is in Peoria County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Stark, IL?
The ZIP code for Stark is 61491.
What is the nearest town to Stark?
Princeville, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stark?
Yes. The closest is Peoria Heights › South-east, 19.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stark?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Stark?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Stark?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Stark?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stark?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stark have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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