Mount Olive

City / town · Illinois

Mount Olive

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportBLV · 37 mi
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Overview

Mount Olive is a city in Central Illinois that has a population of just over 2000.

3 places to eat · 5 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby St. Louis)

Jan: 2.6 in rain2.6"Jan: high 40°F, low 24°F40°24°JanFeb: 2.2 in rain2.2"Feb: high 46°F, low 28°F46°28°FebMar: 3.5 in rain3.5"Mar: high 57°F, low 37°F57°37°MarApr: 4.7 in rain4.7"Apr: high 68°F, low 47°F68°47°AprMay: 4.8 in rain4.8"May: high 77°F, low 58°F77°58°MayJun: 4.5 in rain4.5"Jun: high 86°F, low 67°F86°67°JunJul: 3.9 in rain3.9"Jul: high 90°F, low 71°F90°71°JulAug: 3.4 in rain3.4"Aug: high 88°F, low 69°F88°69°AugSep: 3.0 in rain3"Sep: high 81°F, low 61°F81°61°SepOct: 3.2 in rain3.2"Oct: high 69°F, low 49°F69°49°OctNov: 3.4 in rain3.4"Nov: high 56°F, low 37°F56°37°NovDec: 2.5 in rain2.5"Dec: high 44°F, low 28°F44°28°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport, Belleville — 37 mi away. Directions
  • STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Place Chalice Antiques

    Specializes in Victorian furniture from the late 1800s.

    📍 208 S Plum St🕒 Tue-Sat 8AM-5PM☎ +1 217 999-7519
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