Sunset Harbor, IL

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Illinois

Sunset Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Johnson County, Illinois. It is 4.8 miles SW of Goreville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62939.

Sunset Harbor at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Johnson County
ZIP code
62939
Nearest town
Goreville (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.6167, -88.9347

Weather in Sunset Harbor now

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Sunset Harbor weather by the hour

Sunset Harbor weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Harbor

What is the weather usually like in Sunset Harbor?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°74°93°41°23°Jan46°26°Feb56°35°Mar68°44°Apr77°55°May85°64°Jun88°68°Jul87°65°Aug81°56°Sep70°44°Oct56°35°Nov45°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.1"Feb4.5"Mar5.6"Apr5.2"May4.6"Jun4.1"Jul3.2"Aug3.4"Sep3.7"Oct4.5"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Sunset Harbor: 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 Sunset Harbor.

Sunset Harbor weather month by month

January
41° 23°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
March
56° 35°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 55°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 65°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 44°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
56° 35°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
45° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Harbor through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM5:02 PM9 h 54 min
February6:43 AM5:36 PM10 h 52 min
March7:04 AM7:04 PM11 h 59 min
April6:18 AM7:32 PM13 h 13 min
May5:44 AM7:59 PM14 h 15 min
June5:32 AM8:20 PM14 h 48 min
July5:45 AM8:18 PM14 h 33 min
August6:10 AM7:49 PM13 h 39 min
September6:36 AM7:05 PM12 h 28 min
October7:02 AM6:19 PM11 h 17 min
November6:34 AM4:46 PM10 h 11 min
December7:02 AM4:39 PM9 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunset Harbor?

Sunset Harbor 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 Sunset Harbor 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 Sunset Harbor

The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 41.0 miles SE of Sunset Harbor.

Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist ChurchPaducah · 41.0 mi SEOn Windy
PerryvillePerryville · 51.3 mi WOn Windy
Lithium › Eastunknown · 53.7 mi WOn Windy
Lithium › Westunknown · 53.8 mi WOn Windy
Sparta: Sparta Community AirportSparta · 54.5 mi NWOn Windy
Grand Rivers › South-eastGrand Rivers · 57.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Harbor.

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Questions about Sunset Harbor

Where is Sunset Harbor, IL?

Sunset Harbor is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Illinois, 4.8 miles SW of Goreville.

What county is Sunset Harbor in?

Sunset Harbor is in Johnson County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Sunset Harbor, IL?

The ZIP code for Sunset Harbor is 62939.

What is the nearest town to Sunset Harbor?

Goreville, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunset Harbor?

Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 41.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunset Harbor?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunset Harbor?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Sunset Harbor?

About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Sunset Harbor?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sunset Harbor?

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

What climate does Sunset Harbor have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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