With a population of around 1,000, Payson sits in Illinois, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.
In 2025, Payson recorded an average annual temperature of 55°F — about 1.7°F above the 30-year normal of 53°F. The hottest day reached 94°F in June; the coldest was -7°F in January. Total precipitation was 33 inches (drier than usual). The wettest month was June.
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