West Ridge, IL
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois
West Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles SE of Camargo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61953.
West Ridge at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 61953
- Nearest town
- Camargo (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.8258, -88.2169
Weather in West Ridge now
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West Ridge weather by the hour
West Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Ridge.
This week in West Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Ridge
What is the weather usually like in West Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 40.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,030 mm
- 16.9 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Ridge: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUSCOLA, IL US (USC00118684), adjusted for the elevation of West Ridge.
West Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Ridge?
West Ridge has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Ridge 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 West Ridge
The closest live webcam is Charleston, 23.7 miles S of West Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Ridge.
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Questions about West Ridge
Where is West Ridge, IL?
West Ridge is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Illinois, 3.2 miles SE of Camargo.
What county is West Ridge in?
West Ridge is in Douglas County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of West Ridge, IL?
The ZIP code for West Ridge is 61953.
What is the nearest town to West Ridge?
Camargo, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Charleston, 23.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Ridge?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Ridge?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in West Ridge?
About 40.6 inches (1,030 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Ridge?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Ridge?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Ridge have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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