West Point, IL
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois
West Point is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois. It is 4.4 miles NE of Campbell Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62916.
West Point at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 62916
- Nearest town
- Campbell Hill (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.8989, -89.6219
Weather in West Point now
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West Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Point.
This week in West Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Point
What is the weather usually like in West Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,159 mm
- 10.6 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Point: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 1 W, IL US (USC00118147), adjusted for the elevation of West Point.
West Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Point?
West Point has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Point 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 West Point
The closest live webcam is Lithium › East, 13.6 miles W of West Point.
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Questions about West Point
Where is West Point, IL?
West Point is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Illinois, 4.4 miles NE of Campbell Hill.
What county is West Point in?
West Point is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of West Point, IL?
The ZIP code for West Point is 62916.
What is the nearest town to West Point?
Campbell Hill, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Point?
Yes. The closest is Lithium › East, 13.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Point?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in West Point?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in West Point?
About 45.6 inches (1,159 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in West Point?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Point?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Point have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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