Wacker, IL
Unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois
Wacker is a small unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois. It is 4.4 miles NE of Mount Carroll, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61285.
Wacker at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Carroll County
- ZIP code
- 61285
- Nearest town
- Mount Carroll (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.0581, -90.0461
Weather in Wacker now
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Wacker weather by the hour
Wacker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wacker.
This week in Wacker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wacker
What is the weather usually like in Wacker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 40.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,024 mm
- 33.4 insnowfall per year · 85 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wacker: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT CARROLL, IL US (USC00115901), adjusted for the elevation of Wacker.
Wacker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wacker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wacker?
Wacker has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 40.3 inches (1,024 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wacker 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 Wacker
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 14.8 miles SW of Wacker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wacker.
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Questions about Wacker
Where is Wacker, IL?
Wacker is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois, 4.4 miles NE of Mount Carroll.
What county is Wacker in?
Wacker is in Carroll County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Wacker, IL?
The ZIP code for Wacker is 61285.
What is the nearest town to Wacker?
Mount Carroll, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wacker?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 14.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wacker?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wacker?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Wacker?
About 40.3 inches (1,024 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Wacker?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wacker?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wacker have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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