Yellow Creek, IL
Unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois
Yellow Creek is a small unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is 3.1 miles SE of Pearl City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61044.
Yellow Creek at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Stephenson County
- ZIP code
- 61044
- Nearest town
- Pearl City (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3056, -89.8564
Weather in Yellow Creek now
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Yellow Creek weather by the hour
Yellow Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yellow Creek.
This week in Yellow Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yellow Creek
What is the weather usually like in Yellow Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 38.7 inprecipitation per year · 982 mm
- 35.7 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yellow Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STOCKTON 3 NNE, IL US (USC00118293), adjusted for the elevation of Yellow Creek.
Yellow Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yellow Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Yellow Creek?
Yellow Creek has a warm-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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 38.7 inches (982 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek
The closest live webcam is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 34.4 miles SW of Yellow Creek.
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Questions about Yellow Creek
Where is Yellow Creek, IL?
Yellow Creek is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, 3.1 miles SE of Pearl City.
What county is Yellow Creek in?
Yellow Creek is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Yellow Creek, IL?
The ZIP code for Yellow Creek is 61044.
What is the nearest town to Yellow Creek?
Pearl City, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yellow Creek?
Yes. The closest is Fulton: D6 - IA 136 @ MM 0 (Mississippi River - IL), 34.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yellow Creek?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Yellow Creek?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Yellow Creek?
About 38.7 inches (982 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Yellow Creek?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yellow Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yellow Creek have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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