Sweet Home, IL
Historical community (former settlement) in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Sweet Home is a historical community (former settlement) in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It is 3.4 miles NE of Warren, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61087.
Sweet Home at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- ZIP code
- 61087
- Nearest town
- Warren (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.4664, -90.0458
Weather in Sweet Home now
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Sweet Home weather by the hour
Sweet Home weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweet Home.
This week in Sweet Home
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweet Home
What is the weather usually like in Sweet Home?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 982 mm
- 35.7 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweet Home: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STOCKTON 3 NNE, IL US (USC00118293), adjusted for the elevation of Sweet Home.
Sweet Home weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweet Home through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sweet Home?
Sweet Home has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (982 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sweet Home is June to 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 Sweet Home
The closest live webcam is Dubuque: DQ - US 61 @ MM 192.4 (Mississippi River Bridge - East), 30.6 miles W of Sweet Home.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweet Home.
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Questions about Sweet Home
Where is Sweet Home, IL?
Sweet Home is a historical community (former settlement) in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, 3.4 miles NE of Warren.
What county is Sweet Home in?
Sweet Home is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Sweet Home, IL?
The ZIP code for Sweet Home is 61087.
What is the nearest town to Sweet Home?
Warren, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweet Home?
Yes. The closest is Dubuque: DQ - US 61 @ MM 192.4 (Mississippi River Bridge - East), 30.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweet Home?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweet Home?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sweet Home?
About 38.7 inches (982 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sweet Home?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweet Home?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweet Home have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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