Union, IL
Unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois
Union is a small unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois. It is 1.8 miles SW of Forest City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61532.
Union at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Mason County
- ZIP code
- 61532
- Nearest town
- Forest City (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.3908, -89.8094
Weather in Union now
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Union weather by the hour
Union weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Union.
This week in Union
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Union
What is the weather usually like in Union?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,042 mm
- 27.9 insnowfall per year · 71 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Union: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAVANA, IL US (USC00113940), adjusted for the elevation of Union.
Union weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Union through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Union?
Union 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Union 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 Union
The closest live webcam is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 23.7 miles NE of Union.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Union.
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Questions about Union
Where is Union, IL?
Union is an unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois, 1.8 miles SW of Forest City.
What county is Union in?
Union is in Mason County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Union, IL?
The ZIP code for Union is 61532.
What is the nearest town to Union?
Forest City, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Union?
Yes. The closest is Peoria › South-west: Jefferson Avenue, 23.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Union?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Union?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Union?
About 41.0 inches (1,042 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Union?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Union?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Union have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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