Pekin, IN
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana
Pekin is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana. It is 0.2 miles NW of New Pekin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47165.
Pekin at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 47165
- Nearest town
- New Pekin (0.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 38.4997, -86.0119
Weather in Pekin now
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Pekin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pekin.
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What is the weather usually like in Pekin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,192 mm
- 14.1 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pekin: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALEM, IN US (USC00127755), adjusted for the elevation of Pekin.
Pekin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pekin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:17 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:30 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Pekin?
Pekin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pekin 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 Pekin
The closest live webcam is Henryville: I-65: 1-065-019-2-_-_-cam-1 I-65/19.2 SR 160, 13.0 miles E of Pekin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pekin.
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Questions about Pekin
Where is Pekin, IN?
Pekin is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Indiana, 0.2 miles NW of New Pekin.
What county is Pekin in?
Pekin is in Washington County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Pekin, IN?
The ZIP code for Pekin is 47165.
What is the nearest town to Pekin?
New Pekin, 0.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pekin?
Yes. The closest is Henryville: I-65: 1-065-019-2-_-_-cam-1 I-65/19.2 SR 160, 13.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pekin?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pekin?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Pekin?
About 46.9 inches (1,192 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Pekin?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pekin?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pekin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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