Westport, IL
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois
Westport is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois. It is 1.7 miles E of Vincennes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47591.
Westport at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 47591
- Nearest town
- Vincennes (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.6856, -87.5397
Weather in Westport now
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Westport weather by the hour
Westport weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Westport.
This week in Westport
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westport
What is the weather usually like in Westport?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,188 mm
- 8.5 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Westport: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VINCENNES 5 NE, IN US (USC00129113), adjusted for the elevation of Westport.
Westport weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Westport through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Westport?
Westport has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Westport 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 Westport
The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 4.9 miles S of Westport.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westport.
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Questions about Westport
Where is Westport, IL?
Westport is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Illinois, 1.7 miles E of Vincennes.
What county is Westport in?
Westport is in Lawrence County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Westport, IL?
The ZIP code for Westport is 47591.
What is the nearest town to Westport?
Vincennes, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Westport?
Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Westport?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Westport?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Westport?
About 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Westport?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Westport?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Westport have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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