Watkins, IL
Unincorporated community in De Witt County, Illinois
Watkins is a small unincorporated community in De Witt County, Illinois. It is 2.9 miles SE of Farmer City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61842.
Watkins at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- De Witt County
- ZIP code
- 61842
- Nearest town
- Farmer City (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.2808, -88.6772
Weather in Watkins now
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Watkins weather by the hour
Watkins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watkins.
This week in Watkins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watkins
What is the weather usually like in Watkins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watkins: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GIBSON CITY, IL US (USC00113413), adjusted for the elevation of Watkins.
Watkins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watkins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watkins?
Watkins 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watkins 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 Watkins
The closest live webcam is Normal › North-west, 24.4 miles NW of Watkins.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watkins.
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Questions about Watkins
Where is Watkins, IL?
Watkins is an unincorporated community in De Witt County, Illinois, 2.9 miles SE of Farmer City.
What county is Watkins in?
Watkins is in De Witt County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Watkins, IL?
The ZIP code for Watkins is 61842.
What is the nearest town to Watkins?
Farmer City, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watkins?
Yes. The closest is Normal › North-west, 24.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watkins?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Watkins?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Watkins?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Watkins?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watkins?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watkins have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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