Steelton, IL

Unincorporated community in Vermilion County, Illinois

Steelton is a small unincorporated community in Vermilion County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles SE of Georgetown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61817.

Steelton at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Vermilion County
ZIP code
61817
Nearest town
Georgetown (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.0094, -87.6789

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Steelton weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Steelton

What is the weather usually like in Steelton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°31°51°70°89°33°17°Jan37°20°Feb49°30°Mar62°41°Apr73°53°May82°62°Jun84°64°Jul83°62°Aug78°54°Sep65°43°Oct50°32°Nov38°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.0"Feb2.8"Mar4.1"Apr4.7"May4.6"Jun4.7"Jul3.3"Aug2.7"Sep3.3"Oct3.3"Nov2.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIDELL 4N, IL US (USC00117952), adjusted for the elevation of Steelton.

Steelton weather month by month

January
33° 17°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
37° 20°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
March
49° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
April
62° 41°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
73° 53°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 62°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 54°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 43°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
50° 32°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
December
38° 23°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Steelton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:51 PM9 h 42 min
February6:41 AM5:27 PM10 h 46 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:10 AM7:30 PM13 h 19 min
May5:33 AM8:00 PM14 h 27 min
June5:19 AM8:22 PM15 h 3 min
July5:33 AM8:20 PM14 h 46 min
August6:01 AM7:49 PM13 h 47 min
September6:30 AM7:01 PM12 h 30 min
October7:00 AM6:12 PM11 h 12 min
November6:34 AM4:35 PM10 h 1 min
December7:03 AM4:27 PM9 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Steelton?

Steelton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Steelton 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 Steelton

The closest live webcam is Romine Corner: I-74: 1-074-005-2-_-_-rcam-1 COVINGTON, 15.1 miles NE of Steelton.

Romine Corner: I-74: 1-074-005-2-_-_-rcam-1 COVINGTONRomine Corner · 15.1 mi NEOn Windy
Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-064-cam1 US41 @ SR63Terre Haute · 38.4 mi SOn Windy
Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-026-cam1 US41 @ Ohio StTerre Haute · 40.1 mi SOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-3 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 3State Line · 40.3 mi SOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-4 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 4State Line · 40.3 mi SOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-2 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 2State Line · 40.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Steelton.

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Questions about Steelton

Where is Steelton, IL?

Steelton is an unincorporated community in Vermilion County, Illinois, 3.2 miles SE of Georgetown.

What county is Steelton in?

Steelton is in Vermilion County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Steelton, IL?

The ZIP code for Steelton is 61817.

What is the nearest town to Steelton?

Georgetown, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Steelton?

Yes. The closest is Romine Corner: I-74: 1-074-005-2-_-_-rcam-1 COVINGTON, 15.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Steelton?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Steelton?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Steelton?

About 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Steelton?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Steelton?

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

What climate does Steelton have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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