Zenith, IL

Unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois

Zenith is a small unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois. It is 4.9 miles E of Johnsonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62850.

Zenith at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Wayne County
ZIP code
62850
Nearest town
Johnsonville (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.5486, -88.6225

Weather in Zenith now

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Zenith weather by the hour

Zenith weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zenith.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zenith

What is the weather usually like in Zenith?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°74°93°40°23°Jan46°26°Feb57°35°Mar69°45°Apr77°55°May85°63°Jun88°67°Jul86°65°Aug81°57°Sep70°46°Oct56°36°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.6"Feb3.8"Mar4.6"Apr5.3"May4.8"Jun3.8"Jul3.4"Aug3.3"Sep4.3"Oct4.1"Nov3.0"Dec

Best time to visit Zenith: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FLORA 5 NW, IL US (USC00113109), adjusted for the elevation of Zenith.

Zenith weather month by month

January
40° 23°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
March
57° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
69° 45°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 55°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 63°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 57°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 46°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
44° 27°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Zenith through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:58 PM9 h 50 min
February6:43 AM5:33 PM10 h 50 min
March7:03 AM7:02 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:32 PM13 h 15 min
May5:40 AM8:00 PM14 h 19 min
June5:28 AM8:21 PM14 h 53 min
July5:41 AM8:19 PM14 h 38 min
August6:07 AM7:50 PM13 h 42 min
September6:34 AM7:04 PM12 h 29 min
October7:02 AM6:17 PM11 h 15 min
November6:35 AM4:42 PM10 h 7 min
December7:03 AM4:36 PM9 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Zenith?

Zenith has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Zenith 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 Zenith

The closest live webcam is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 47.9 miles SE of Zenith.

Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 47.9 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 48.0 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 48.0 mi SEOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 48.1 mi SEOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 57.3 mi EOn Windy
Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State StMount Vernon · 58.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zenith.

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Questions about Zenith

Where is Zenith, IL?

Zenith is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Illinois, 4.9 miles E of Johnsonville.

What county is Zenith in?

Zenith is in Wayne County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Zenith, IL?

The ZIP code for Zenith is 62850.

What is the nearest town to Zenith?

Johnsonville, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Zenith?

Yes. The closest is Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVER, 47.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Zenith?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Zenith?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Zenith?

About 46.4 inches (1,178 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Zenith?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Zenith?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Zenith have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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