Winston, IL
Unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Winston is a small unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It is 4.5 miles NE of The Galena Territory, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61041.
Winston at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- ZIP code
- 61041
- Nearest town
- The Galena Territory (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3344, -90.3636
Weather in Winston now
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Winston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Winston.
This week in Winston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Winston
What is the weather usually like in Winston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,006 mm
- 37.9 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Winston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALENA, IL US (USC00113312), adjusted for the elevation of Winston.
Winston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Winston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Winston?
Winston 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 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Winston 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 Winston
The closest live webcam is Dubuque: DQ - US 151 @ MM 94.4 (US 61 - North), 17.9 miles W of Winston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Winston.
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Questions about Winston
Where is Winston, IL?
Winston is an unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, 4.5 miles NE of The Galena Territory.
What county is Winston in?
Winston is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Winston, IL?
The ZIP code for Winston is 61041.
What is the nearest town to Winston?
The Galena Territory, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Winston?
Yes. The closest is Dubuque: DQ - US 151 @ MM 94.4 (US 61 - North), 17.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Winston?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Winston?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Winston?
About 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Winston?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Winston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Winston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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