Walnut Prairie, IL

Unincorporated community in Clark County, Illinois

Walnut Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Clark County, Illinois. It is 1.8 miles S of West Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62477.

Walnut Prairie at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Clark County
ZIP code
62477
Nearest town
West Union (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.2400, -87.6661

Weather in Walnut Prairie now

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Walnut Prairie weather by the hour

Walnut Prairie weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Walnut Prairie.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Walnut Prairie

What is the weather usually like in Walnut Prairie?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°54°73°92°38°21°Jan42°24°Feb53°34°Mar65°45°Apr75°55°May83°64°Jun87°66°Jul85°65°Aug80°57°Sep67°45°Oct53°35°Nov42°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.3"Feb3.5"Mar4.8"Apr4.7"May5.0"Jun4.3"Jul3.1"Aug3.2"Sep3.7"Oct3.8"Nov2.9"Dec

Best time to visit Walnut Prairie: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FARMERSBURG TV-2, IN US (USC00122814), adjusted for the elevation of Walnut Prairie.

Walnut Prairie weather month by month

January
38° 21°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
42° 24°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
March
53° 34°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
65° 45°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
75° 55°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 65°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 57°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
53° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
42° 27°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Walnut Prairie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM4:53 PM9 h 46 min
February6:40 AM5:28 PM10 h 48 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:11 AM7:29 PM13 h 17 min
May5:35 AM7:58 PM14 h 23 min
June5:22 AM8:20 PM14 h 58 min
July5:35 AM8:17 PM14 h 42 min
August6:02 AM7:47 PM13 h 45 min
September6:30 AM7:00 PM12 h 29 min
October6:59 AM6:13 PM11 h 14 min
November6:32 AM4:37 PM10 h 4 min
December7:01 AM4:30 PM9 h 28 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Walnut Prairie?

Walnut Prairie has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Walnut Prairie 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 Walnut Prairie

The closest live webcam is State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVE, 16.0 miles NE of Walnut Prairie.

State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVEState Line · 16.0 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-2 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 2State Line · 16.6 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-1 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 1State Line · 16.6 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-4 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 4State Line · 16.6 mi NEOn Windy
State Line: I-70: 1-070-001-7-eb-ra-cam-3 I-70/1.7 EB REST AREA 3State Line · 16.6 mi NEOn Windy
Sullivan: US 41: 2-041-084-5-1-rwisSullivan · 17.4 mi SEOn Windy
Larimer Hill: I-70: 1-070-003-4-1 Darwin RdLarimer Hill · 17.8 mi NEOn Windy
Larimer Hill: I-70: 1-070-003-4-2 Darwin RdLarimer Hill · 17.8 mi NEOn Windy
Terre Haute: I-70: 1-070-006-9-1 @ US 41Terre Haute · 18.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Walnut Prairie.

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Questions about Walnut Prairie

Where is Walnut Prairie, IL?

Walnut Prairie is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Illinois, 1.8 miles S of West Union.

What county is Walnut Prairie in?

Walnut Prairie is in Clark County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Walnut Prairie, IL?

The ZIP code for Walnut Prairie is 62477.

What is the nearest town to Walnut Prairie?

West Union, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Walnut Prairie?

Yes. The closest is State Line: I-70: 1-070-000-9-1 @ NATIONAL AVE, 16.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Walnut Prairie?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Walnut Prairie?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Walnut Prairie?

About 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Walnut Prairie?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Walnut Prairie?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Walnut Prairie have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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