Thackeray, IL

Unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Illinois

Thackeray is a small unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Illinois. It is 5.1 miles SW of McLeansboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62859.

Thackeray at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Hamilton County
ZIP code
62859
Nearest town
McLeansboro (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.1200, -88.4531

Weather in Thackeray now

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Thackeray weather by the hour

Thackeray weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thackeray

What is the weather usually like in Thackeray?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°56°75°94°41°22°Jan46°24°Feb56°34°Mar67°44°Apr77°55°May85°63°Jun89°66°Jul88°63°Aug82°55°Sep70°43°Oct56°33°Nov45°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.5"Mar5.3"Apr4.9"May5.1"Jun3.5"Jul2.6"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct4.4"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Thackeray: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCLEANSBORO, IL US (USC00115515), adjusted for the elevation of Thackeray.

Thackeray weather month by month

January
41° 22°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
February
46° 24°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
March
56° 34°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
77° 55°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 63°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 66°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 63°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 55°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
56° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
45° 26°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thackeray through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:59 PM9 h 52 min
February6:42 AM5:33 PM10 h 51 min
March7:03 AM7:02 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:31 PM13 h 14 min
May5:41 AM7:59 PM14 h 17 min
June5:28 AM8:19 PM14 h 51 min
July5:41 AM8:17 PM14 h 36 min
August6:07 AM7:48 PM13 h 41 min
September6:34 AM7:03 PM12 h 28 min
October7:01 AM6:17 PM11 h 16 min
November6:33 AM4:43 PM10 h 9 min
December7:01 AM4:36 PM9 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Thackeray?

Thackeray has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Thackeray is May and August to 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 Thackeray

The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 32.6 miles E of Thackeray.

Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 32.6 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 32.7 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 32.7 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 32.7 mi EOn Windy
Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State StMount Vernon · 33.7 mi EOn Windy
Belknap: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-121 SR62 (Lloyd) & SchutteBelknap · 44.2 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thackeray.

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Questions about Thackeray

Where is Thackeray, IL?

Thackeray is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Illinois, 5.1 miles SW of McLeansboro.

What county is Thackeray in?

Thackeray is in Hamilton County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Thackeray, IL?

The ZIP code for Thackeray is 62859.

What is the nearest town to Thackeray?

McLeansboro, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Thackeray?

Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 32.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Thackeray?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Thackeray?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Thackeray?

About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Thackeray?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Thackeray?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Thackeray have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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