Walker, IL
Unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois
Walker is a small unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois. It is 2.3 miles N of Macon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62544.
Walker at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Macon County
- ZIP code
- 62544
- Nearest town
- Macon (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.6764, -89.0067
Weather in Walker now
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Walker weather by the hour
Walker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Walker.
This week in Walker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Walker
What is the weather usually like in Walker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 40.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,027 mm
- 13.6 insnowfall per year · 35 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Walker: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DECATUR WTP, IL US (USC00112193), adjusted for the elevation of Walker.
Walker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Walker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Walker?
Walker 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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Walker 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 Walker
The closest live webcam is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 34.9 miles W of Walker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Walker.
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Questions about Walker
Where is Walker, IL?
Walker is an unincorporated community in Macon County, Illinois, 2.3 miles N of Macon.
What county is Walker in?
Walker is in Macon County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Walker, IL?
The ZIP code for Walker is 62544.
What is the nearest town to Walker?
Macon, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Walker?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 34.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Walker?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Walker?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Walker?
About 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Walker?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Walker?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Walker have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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