Toms Prairie, IL

Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois

Toms Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois. It is 4.5 miles SE of Golden Gate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62843.

Toms Prairie at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Wayne County
ZIP code
62843
Nearest town
Golden Gate (4.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.4078, -88.2586

Weather in Toms Prairie now

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Toms Prairie weather by the hour

Toms Prairie weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Toms Prairie

What is the weather usually like in Toms Prairie?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°57°76°95°41°24°Jan47°28°Feb57°36°Mar69°47°Apr78°56°May87°64°Jun90°68°Jul89°66°Aug83°58°Sep71°47°Oct56°36°Nov45°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.7"Feb4.2"Mar5.0"Apr5.0"May4.7"Jun3.8"Jul3.5"Aug2.9"Sep3.7"Oct3.8"Nov3.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRFIELD RADIO WFIW, IL US (USC00112931), adjusted for the elevation of Toms Prairie.

Toms Prairie weather month by month

January
41° 24°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
47° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
57° 36°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
69° 47°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 56°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
87° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 66°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 58°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
45° 29°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Toms Prairie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:57 PM9 h 50 min
February6:41 AM5:32 PM10 h 50 min
March7:02 AM7:01 PM11 h 59 min
April6:15 AM7:30 PM13 h 15 min
May5:39 AM7:58 PM14 h 19 min
June5:27 AM8:20 PM14 h 52 min
July5:40 AM8:17 PM14 h 37 min
August6:06 AM7:48 PM13 h 42 min
September6:33 AM7:02 PM12 h 29 min
October7:00 AM6:16 PM11 h 15 min
November6:33 AM4:41 PM10 h 8 min
December7:01 AM4:34 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Toms Prairie?

Toms Prairie has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Toms Prairie 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 Toms Prairie

The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 26.1 miles SE of Toms Prairie.

Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 26.1 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 26.1 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 26.2 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 26.2 mi SEOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 36.2 mi EOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 37.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Toms Prairie.

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Questions about Toms Prairie

Where is Toms Prairie, IL?

Toms Prairie is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois, 4.5 miles SE of Golden Gate.

What county is Toms Prairie in?

Toms Prairie is in Wayne County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Toms Prairie, IL?

The ZIP code for Toms Prairie is 62843.

What is the nearest town to Toms Prairie?

Golden Gate, 4.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Toms Prairie?

Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 26.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Toms Prairie?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Toms Prairie?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Toms Prairie?

About 46.0 inches (1,169 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Toms Prairie?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Toms Prairie?

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

What climate does Toms Prairie have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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