West Junction, IL
Unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois
West Junction is a small unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is 1.8 miles NE of Willow Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61032.
West Junction at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Stephenson County
- ZIP code
- 61032
- Nearest town
- Willow Lake (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3147, -89.6589
Weather in West Junction now
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West Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in West Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 974 mm
- 34.5 insnowfall per year · 88 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREEPORT WASTE WTP, IL US (USC00113262), adjusted for the elevation of West Junction.
West Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Junction?
West Junction has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.4 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Junction is June to 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 West Junction
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 40.6 miles SW of West Junction.
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Questions about West Junction
Where is West Junction, IL?
West Junction is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, 1.8 miles NE of Willow Lake.
What county is West Junction in?
West Junction is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of West Junction, IL?
The ZIP code for West Junction is 61032.
What is the nearest town to West Junction?
Willow Lake, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Junction?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 40.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Junction?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in West Junction?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in West Junction?
About 38.4 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Junction?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Junction have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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