Van Petten, IL
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois
Van Petten is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois. It is 3.8 miles E of Harmon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61042.
Van Petten at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 61042
- Nearest town
- Harmon (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.7042, -89.6219
Weather in Van Petten now
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Van Petten weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Van Petten.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Van Petten
What is the weather usually like in Van Petten?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 36.8 inprecipitation per year · 936 mm
- 35.9 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Van Petten: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALNUT, IL US (USC00118916), adjusted for the elevation of Van Petten.
Van Petten weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Van Petten through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Van Petten?
Van Petten has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 36.8 inches (936 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Van Petten is June to 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 Van Petten
The closest live webcam is East Clinton: D6 - US 30 @ MM 330.9 (Mississippi River - IL), 29.9 miles W of Van Petten.
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- Woodland Hills6.7 mi N
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- Woodland Shores8.3 mi N
- Douglas Park8.5 mi NW
- Grimes Addition9.2 mi NW
- Prairieville9.5 mi N
- Walton9.5 mi E
- Emerson10.2 mi NW
- Agnew10.8 mi NW
- Eldena11.9 mi NE
- Sands12.8 mi W
- Love13.3 mi SW
Questions about Van Petten
Where is Van Petten, IL?
Van Petten is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, 3.8 miles E of Harmon.
What county is Van Petten in?
Van Petten is in Lee County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Van Petten, IL?
The ZIP code for Van Petten is 61042.
What is the nearest town to Van Petten?
Harmon, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Van Petten?
Yes. The closest is East Clinton: D6 - US 30 @ MM 330.9 (Mississippi River - IL), 29.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Van Petten?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Van Petten?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Van Petten?
About 36.8 inches (936 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Van Petten?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Van Petten?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Van Petten have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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