Tower Heights, IL
Unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois
Tower Heights is a small unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois. It is 1.2 miles NE of Thayer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62689.
Tower Heights at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Sangamon County
- ZIP code
- 62689
- Nearest town
- Thayer (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.5247, -89.7692
Weather in Tower Heights now
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Tower Heights weather by the hour
Tower Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tower Heights.
This week in Tower Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tower Heights
What is the weather usually like in Tower Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 16.1 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tower Heights: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIRDEN, IL US (USC00118860), adjusted for the elevation of Tower Heights.
Tower Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tower Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tower Heights?
Tower Heights has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tower Heights 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 Tower Heights
The closest live webcam is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 20.0 miles N of Tower Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tower Heights.
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Questions about Tower Heights
Where is Tower Heights, IL?
Tower Heights is an unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois, 1.2 miles NE of Thayer.
What county is Tower Heights in?
Tower Heights is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Tower Heights, IL?
The ZIP code for Tower Heights is 62689.
What is the nearest town to Tower Heights?
Thayer, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tower Heights?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tower Heights?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Tower Heights?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Tower Heights?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Tower Heights?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tower Heights?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tower Heights have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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