Terra Cotta, IL
Unincorporated community in McHenry County, Illinois
Terra Cotta is a small unincorporated community in McHenry County, Illinois. It is 1.7 miles E of Prairie Grove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60012.
Terra Cotta at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- McHenry County
- ZIP code
- 60012
- Nearest town
- Prairie Grove (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.2817, -88.3006
Weather in Terra Cotta now
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Terra Cotta weather by the hour
Terra Cotta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Terra Cotta.
This week in Terra Cotta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Terra Cotta
What is the weather usually like in Terra Cotta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 939 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Terra Cotta: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MC HENRY -WG STRATTON L&D, IL US (USC00115493), adjusted for the elevation of Terra Cotta.
Terra Cotta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Terra Cotta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Terra Cotta?
Terra Cotta 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 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (939 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta
The closest live webcam is Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot Street, 12.0 miles W of Terra Cotta.
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Map of Terra Cotta, IL
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Other communities near Terra Cotta
- McHenry Shores subdivision3.4 mi NE
- Emerald Park3.6 mi NE
- Crystal Manor4.1 mi S
- Silver Lake4.3 mi SE
- Riverstream4.5 mi NE
- Crystal Vista4.7 mi SW
- Rawson Bridge5.2 mi SE
- Rawson Bridge5.2 mi SE
- Crystal Gardens5.2 mi SW
- Lilymoor5.6 mi NE
- Mylith Park5.7 mi E
- Williams Park6.3 mi E
- Haegers Bend6.7 mi S
- Turner Camp6.9 mi S
- Ski Hill7.3 mi SE
Questions about Terra Cotta
Where is Terra Cotta, IL?
Terra Cotta is an unincorporated community in McHenry County, Illinois, 1.7 miles E of Prairie Grove.
What county is Terra Cotta in?
Terra Cotta is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Terra Cotta, IL?
The ZIP code for Terra Cotta is 60012.
What is the nearest town to Terra Cotta?
Prairie Grove, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Terra Cotta?
Yes. The closest is Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot Street, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Terra Cotta?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Terra Cotta?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Terra Cotta?
About 37.0 inches (939 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Terra Cotta?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Terra Cotta?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Terra Cotta have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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