Whittington, IL
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois
Whittington is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois. It is 2.8 miles E of Ewing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62897.
Whittington at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 62897
- Nearest town
- Ewing (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.0892, -88.9028
Weather in Whittington now
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Whittington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whittington.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whittington
What is the weather usually like in Whittington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whittington: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 2 N, IL US (USC00110608), adjusted for the elevation of Whittington.
Whittington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whittington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Whittington?
Whittington has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Whittington is May–June and September–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 Whittington
The closest live webcam is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 43.5 miles W of Whittington.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whittington.
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Questions about Whittington
Where is Whittington, IL?
Whittington is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, 2.8 miles E of Ewing.
What county is Whittington in?
Whittington is in Franklin County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Whittington, IL?
The ZIP code for Whittington is 62897.
What is the nearest town to Whittington?
Ewing, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whittington?
Yes. The closest is Sparta: Sparta Community Airport, 43.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whittington?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Whittington?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Whittington?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Whittington?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whittington?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whittington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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