Irondale, IL

Historical community (former settlement) in Cook County, Illinois

Irondale is a historical community (former settlement) in Cook County, Illinois. It is 3.3 miles SE of Whiting, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60617.

Irondale at a glance

State: Illinois
County: Cook County
ZIP code: 60617
Nearest town: Whiting (3.3 mi)
Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 41.6958, -87.5403

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Irondale weather for the next 7 days

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What is the weather usually like in Irondale?

Dfa

Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
44.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,126 mm

Average high and low temperature (°F)

Average precipitation (inches)

Best time to visit Irondale: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO NORTHERLY IS, IL US (USC00111550), adjusted for the elevation of Irondale.

Irondale weather month by month

January

32° 20°F

3.0 in of rain

February

36° 23°F

2.2 in of rain

March

45° 31°F

2.7 in of rain

April

55° 40°F

4.0 in of rain

May

66° 50°F

4.9 in of rain

June

76° 60°F

4.8 in of rain

July

81° 67°F

4.7 in of rain

August

80° 67°F

4.7 in of rain

September

73° 60°F

4.0 in of rain

October

61° 48°F

4.0 in of rain

November

49° 36°F

2.9 in of rain

December

37° 25°F

2.5 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Irondale through the year

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
January	7:13 AM	4:46 PM	9 h 33 min
February	6:43 AM	5:24 PM	10 h 41 min
March	6:59 AM	6:58 PM	11 h 58 min
April	6:08 AM	7:32 PM	13 h 24 min
May	5:28 AM	8:04 PM	14 h 35 min
June	5:13 AM	8:28 PM	15 h 14 min
July	5:27 AM	8:24 PM	14 h 57 min
August	5:57 AM	7:51 PM	13 h 54 min
September	6:29 AM	7:01 PM	12 h 31 min
October	7:01 AM	6:10 PM	11 h 9 min
November	6:38 AM	4:31 PM	9 h 53 min
December	7:08 AM	4:22 PM	9 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Irondale?

Irondale has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 44.3 inches (1,126 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Irondale is June to September. 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 Irondale

The closest live webcam is Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMET, 1.7 miles E of Irondale.

Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMETHammond · 1.7 mi EOn Windy

East Chicago: Southside: Indiana 312East Chicago · 5.5 mi SEOn Windy

Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINEMunster · 8.3 mi SOn Windy

Hammond: Calumet Center: I-80: 1-094-000-9-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.9 US 41 N CALUMET AVEHammond · 8.6 mi SOn Windy

Hammond: I-80: 1-094-002-5-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/2.4 US 41 S/INDIANAPOLIS BLVDHammond · 9.0 mi SOn Windy

Hammond: US 41: sigcam-01-045-244 US41 @ Indpls BlvdHammond · 9.3 mi SOn Windy

Hammond: I-80: 1-094-003-4-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/3.3 KENNEDY AVEHammond · 9.3 mi SEOn Windy

Highland: Brantwood: US 41: sigcam-01-045-003 US41 @ Ridge RdHighland · 10.3 mi SOn Windy

Gary: I-80: 1-094-005-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/5.0 SR 912/CLINE AVEGary · 10.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Irondale.

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Questions about Irondale

Where is Irondale, IL?

Irondale is a historical community (former settlement) in Cook County, Illinois, 3.3 miles SE of Whiting.

What county is Irondale in?

Irondale is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Irondale, IL?

The ZIP code for Irondale is 60617.

What is the nearest town to Irondale?

Whiting, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Irondale?

Yes. The closest is Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMET, 1.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Irondale?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Irondale?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Irondale?

About 44.3 inches (1,126 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Irondale?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Irondale?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Irondale have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

Last updated: November 15, 2026