Stone Fort, IL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois
Stone Fort is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 2.2 miles W of Makanda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62958.
Stone Fort at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62958
- Nearest town
- Makanda (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.6233, -89.1967
Weather in Stone Fort now
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Stone Fort weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stone Fort.
This week in Stone Fort
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stone Fort
What is the weather usually like in Stone Fort?
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 Stone Fort: 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 Stone Fort.
Stone Fort weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stone Fort through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 17 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 Stone Fort?
Stone Fort 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 Stone Fort 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 Stone Fort
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 37.1 miles W of Stone Fort.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stone Fort.
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Questions about Stone Fort
Where is Stone Fort, IL?
Stone Fort is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, 2.2 miles W of Makanda.
What county is Stone Fort in?
Stone Fort is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Stone Fort, IL?
The ZIP code for Stone Fort is 62958.
What is the nearest town to Stone Fort?
Makanda, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stone Fort?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 37.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stone Fort?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Stone Fort?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Stone Fort?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Stone Fort?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stone Fort?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stone Fort have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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