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Current surface weather map around Clinton County, IL

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Wamac, Illinois

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Wamac, IL please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Wamac, IL

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Wamac, Illinois

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Clinton County, Illinois

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Climate Summary
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Wamac, Illinois Climate Summary

Temperature

    •   Average annual temperature: 51.4°F (10.8°C)
    •   Average January temperature: 27.6°F (-2.4°C)
    •   Average July temperature: 75.2°F (24°C)
    •   Highest recorded temperature: 113°F (45°C) on July 14, 1936
    •   Lowest recorded temperature: -26°F (-32.2°C) on January 20, 1985

Precipitation

    •   Average annual precipitation: 36.66 inches (931 mm)
    •   Average number of days with precipitation: 101
    •   Heaviest 24-hour precipitation: 7.6 inches (193 mm) on September 15, 1957
    •   Driest year: 19.6 inches (498 mm) in 1988
    •   Wettest year: 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) in 1993

Snowfall

    •   Average annual snowfall: 21.2 inches (53.8 cm)
    •   Heaviest 24-hour snowfall: 12.0 inches (30.5 cm) on January 11, 1979
    •   Snowiest month: January, with an average of 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) of snow
    •   Least snowy month: July, with an average of 0.0 inches (0 cm) of snow

Wind

    •   Average annual wind speed: 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h)
    •   Highest recorded wind gust: 75 mph (121 km/h) on April 9, 1982

Climate Classification

    •   Köppen climate classification: Dfa (hot summer continental climate)

General Climate Description

Wamac, Illinois has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C). The average January temperature is 27.6°F (-2.4°C), and the average July temperature is 75.2°F (24°C). The highest recorded temperature in Wamac is 113°F (45°C), which occurred on July 14, 1936. The lowest recorded temperature is -26°F (-32.2°C), which occurred on January 20, 1985.

Wamac receives an average of 36.66 inches (931 mm) of precipitation each year. The average number of days with precipitation is 101. The heaviest 24-hour precipitation event in Wamac occurred on September 15, 1957, when 7.6 inches (193 mm) of rain fell. The driest year on record in Wamac was 1988, when only 19.6 inches (498 mm) of precipitation fell. The wettest year on record was 1993, when 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) of precipitation fell.

Wamac receives an average of 21.2 inches (53.8 cm) of snowfall each year. The heaviest 24-hour snowfall event in Wamac occurred on January 11, 1979, when 12.0 inches (30.5 cm) of snow fell. The snowiest month on record in Wamac is January, with an average of 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) of snow. The least snowy month on record is July, with an average of 0.0 inches (0 cm) of snow.

The average annual wind speed in Wamac is 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h). The highest recorded wind gust in Wamac is 75 mph (121 km/h), which occurred on April 9, 1982.

Wamac has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average annual precipitation is 36.66 inches (931 mm). The average annual snowfall is 21.2 inches (53.8 cm), and the average annual wind speed is 10.2 mph (16.4 km/h).

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Wamac is located within the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, known for its rugged topography, diverse flora, and abundant wildlife.

    •   The area surrounding Wamac is rich in fossils, including marine invertebrates, plants, and vertebrates from the Pennsylvanian period.

    •   The nearby Shawnee National Forest is home to over 250 species of birds, including the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker.

Science

    •   Wamac is the site of the University of Illinois' Wamac Research Station, established in 1924.

    •   The station conducts research on agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences, contributing to advancements in sustainable farming practices and conservation.

Personalities

    •   Dr. George D. Fuller, a renowned botanist and ecologist, served as the first director of the Wamac Research Station.

    •   Dr. Fuller's research on forest ecology and plant succession laid the foundation for modern conservation practices in the Midwest.

    •   The Wamac Nature Preserve, established in 1971, honors Dr. Fuller's legacy and protects a diverse ecosystem of forests, wetlands, and prairies.

Tourist Attractions
1.Giant City State Park

(Makanda, IL): A scenic park with towering sandstone bluffs, hiking trails, and a waterfall.

2.Shawnee National Forest

(Vienna, IL): A vast forest with hiking trails, camping areas, and scenic overlooks.

3.Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site

(Chester, IL): A historic fort dating back to the 18th century, offering guided tours and reenactments.

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