Sweet Water, IL
Unincorporated community in Menard County, Illinois
Sweet Water is a small unincorporated community in Menard County, Illinois. It is 3.3 miles NW of Greenview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62642.
Sweet Water at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Menard County
- ZIP code
- 62642
- Nearest town
- Greenview (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.0539, -89.6939
Weather in Sweet Water now
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Sweet Water weather by the hour
Sweet Water weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweet Water.
This week in Sweet Water
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweet Water
What is the weather usually like in Sweet Water?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 956 mm
- 15.2 insnowfall per year · 39 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweet Water: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PETERSBURG 1E, IL US (USC00116765), adjusted for the elevation of Sweet Water.
Sweet Water weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweet Water through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sweet Water?
Sweet Water has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (956 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sweet Water 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 Sweet Water
The closest live webcam is Springfield, 17.4 miles S of Sweet Water.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweet Water.
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Questions about Sweet Water
Where is Sweet Water, IL?
Sweet Water is an unincorporated community in Menard County, Illinois, 3.3 miles NW of Greenview.
What county is Sweet Water in?
Sweet Water is in Menard County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Sweet Water, IL?
The ZIP code for Sweet Water is 62642.
What is the nearest town to Sweet Water?
Greenview, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweet Water?
Yes. The closest is Springfield, 17.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweet Water?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweet Water?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Sweet Water?
About 37.7 inches (956 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sweet Water?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweet Water?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweet Water have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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