Upper Alton, IL
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois
Upper Alton is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois. It is 0.5 miles S of Alton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62002.
Upper Alton at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 62002
- Nearest town
- Alton (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9114, -90.1506
Weather in Upper Alton now
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Upper Alton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Upper Alton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Alton
What is the weather usually like in Upper Alton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 41.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,064 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Upper Alton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALTON - MELVIN PRICE L&D, IL US (USC00110137), adjusted for the elevation of Upper Alton.
Upper Alton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Upper Alton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Upper Alton?
Upper Alton 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.9 inches (1,064 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Upper Alton 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 Upper Alton
The closest live webcam is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 14.2 miles SE of Upper Alton.
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Questions about Upper Alton
Where is Upper Alton, IL?
Upper Alton is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Illinois, 0.5 miles S of Alton.
What county is Upper Alton in?
Upper Alton is in Madison County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Upper Alton, IL?
The ZIP code for Upper Alton is 62002.
What is the nearest town to Upper Alton?
Alton, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Upper Alton?
Yes. The closest is Edwardsville › North-east: Redwood Drive, 14.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Upper Alton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Upper Alton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Upper Alton?
About 41.9 inches (1,064 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Upper Alton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Upper Alton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Upper Alton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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