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Effingham, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Effingham?
Effingham, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Effingham
- Population
- 12.6K
- Elevation
- 182 m
- Coordinates
- 39.12°, -88.54°
Effingham is a city in United States with a population of approximately 12.6K. Average temperatures range from -3°C (26°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, August, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 182 m above sea level.
Time in Effingham right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:46 46
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Effingham
Daylight in Effingham today
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Day length
14h 54m
Climate normals for Effingham
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -3°C | 0°C / -8°C | 9days (83 mm) Wet | 5.3h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / -2°C | 4°C / -6°C | 9days (82 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 67% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 4°C | 11°C / 0°C | 12days (123 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 65% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 5°C | 11days (131 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 15°C | 24°C / 13°C | 13days (125 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 10days (89 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 22°C | 34°C / 24°C | 12days (136 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 9days (101 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 6days (73 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 12°C / 4°C | 9°C / 0°C | 8days (78 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 68% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 7°C / 0°C | 4°C / -5°C | 9days (77 mm) Wet | 5.4h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -3°C . Feb: 8°C / -2°C . Mar: 14°C / 4°C . Apr: 19°C / 8°C . May: 24°C / 15°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 31°C / 22°C . Aug: 29°C / 20°C . Sep: 27°C / 18°C . Oct: 20°C / 11°C . Nov: 12°C / 4°C . Dec: 7°C / 0°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 83 mm. Feb: 82 mm. Mar: 123 mm. Apr: 131 mm. May: 125 mm. Jun: 89 mm. Jul: 136 mm. Aug: 101 mm. Sep: 73 mm. Oct: 88 mm. Nov: 78 mm. Dec: 77 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 67%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 64%. May: 67%. Jun: 64%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 66%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 71%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Effingham has a population of approximately 12.6K.
The best months to visit Effingham are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Effingham receives approximately 1186mm of rainfall annually across 117 rainy days.
Effingham is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Effingham sits at an elevation of 182 m (597 ft) above sea level.