Watkins Ford, IL
Unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois
Watkins Ford is a small unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois. It is 3.5 miles SE of Eddyville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62928.
Watkins Ford at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Pope County
- ZIP code
- 62928
- Nearest town
- Eddyville (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5358, -88.6311
Weather in Watkins Ford now
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Watkins Ford weather by the hour
Watkins Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watkins Ford.
This week in Watkins Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watkins Ford
What is the weather usually like in Watkins Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 50.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,283 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watkins Ford: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DIXON SPRINGS AGRIC CTR, IL US (USC00112353), adjusted for the elevation of Watkins Ford.
Watkins Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watkins Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watkins Ford?
Watkins Ford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.5 inches (1,283 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watkins Ford is May and August to October. 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 Watkins Ford
The closest live webcam is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 31.1 miles S of Watkins Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watkins Ford.
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Questions about Watkins Ford
Where is Watkins Ford, IL?
Watkins Ford is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, 3.5 miles SE of Eddyville.
What county is Watkins Ford in?
Watkins Ford is in Pope County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins Ford, IL?
The ZIP code for Watkins Ford is 62928.
What is the nearest town to Watkins Ford?
Eddyville, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watkins Ford?
Yes. The closest is Paducah › South-west: St Francis de Sales Catholic Church - Broadway United Methodist Church, 31.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watkins Ford?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Watkins Ford?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Watkins Ford?
About 50.5 inches (1,283 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Watkins Ford?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watkins Ford?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watkins Ford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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