Wolf Lake, IL
Unincorporated community in Union County, Illinois
Wolf Lake is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Illinois. It is 8.1 miles NE of Alto Pass, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62998.
Wolf Lake at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 62998
- Nearest town
- Alto Pass (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5042, -89.4383
Weather in Wolf Lake now
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Wolf Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wolf Lake.
This week in Wolf Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wolf Lake
What is the weather usually like in Wolf Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 51.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,299 mm
- 10.4 insnowfall per year · 26 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wolf Lake: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANNA 2 NNE, IL US (USC00110187), adjusted for the elevation of Wolf Lake.
Wolf Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wolf Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wolf Lake?
Wolf Lake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wolf Lake is April–May 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 Wolf Lake
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 27.7 miles NW of Wolf Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wolf Lake.
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Questions about Wolf Lake
Where is Wolf Lake, IL?
Wolf Lake is an unincorporated community in Union County, Illinois, 8.1 miles NE of Alto Pass.
What county is Wolf Lake in?
Wolf Lake is in Union County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Wolf Lake, IL?
The ZIP code for Wolf Lake is 62998.
What is the nearest town to Wolf Lake?
Alto Pass, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wolf Lake?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 27.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wolf Lake?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Wolf Lake?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Wolf Lake?
About 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wolf Lake?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wolf Lake?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wolf Lake have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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