Tipton, IL
Unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois
Tipton is a small unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois. It is 5.7 miles E of Red Bud, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62298.
Tipton at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Randolph County
- ZIP code
- 62298
- Nearest town
- Red Bud (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.2358, -90.1011
Weather in Tipton now
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Tipton weather by the hour
Tipton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tipton.
This week in Tipton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tipton
What is the weather usually like in Tipton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 9.2 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tipton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FESTUS, MO US (USC00232850), adjusted for the elevation of Tipton.
Tipton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tipton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tipton?
Tipton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tipton 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 Tipton
The closest live webcam is Oakville › South, 21.6 miles NW of Tipton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tipton.
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Questions about Tipton
Where is Tipton, IL?
Tipton is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, 5.7 miles E of Red Bud.
What county is Tipton in?
Tipton is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Tipton, IL?
The ZIP code for Tipton is 62298.
What is the nearest town to Tipton?
Red Bud, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tipton?
Yes. The closest is Oakville › South, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tipton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Tipton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Tipton?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Tipton?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tipton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tipton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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