Wakefield, IL
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois
Wakefield is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois. It is 8.2 miles SW of Sailor Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62434.
Wakefield at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 62434
- Nearest town
- Sailor Springs (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.8400, -88.2439
Weather in Wakefield now
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Wakefield weather by the hour
Wakefield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wakefield.
This week in Wakefield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wakefield
What is the weather usually like in Wakefield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wakefield: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWTON 6 SSE, IL US (USC00116159), adjusted for the elevation of Wakefield.
Wakefield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wakefield?
Wakefield has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Wakefield 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 Wakefield
The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 41.2 miles E of Wakefield.
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Questions about Wakefield
Where is Wakefield, IL?
Wakefield is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Illinois, 8.2 miles SW of Sailor Springs.
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Clay County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, IL?
The ZIP code for Wakefield is 62434.
What is the nearest town to Wakefield?
Sailor Springs, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wakefield?
Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 41.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wakefield?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wakefield?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Wakefield?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Wakefield?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wakefield?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wakefield have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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