Kankakee, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Kankakee weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kankakee.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kankakee
What is the weather usually like in Kankakee?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,058 mm
- 20.7 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kankakee: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KANKAKEE METRO WASTEWATER, IL US (USC00114603), adjusted for the elevation of Kankakee.
Kankakee weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kankakee through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kankakee?
Kankakee has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kankakee is May–June and August–September. At 656 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Kankakee
What is the hottest month in Kankakee?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Kankakee?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Kankakee?
About 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kankakee?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kankakee?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kankakee have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Kankakee in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kankakee?
Around 6:38 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kankakee weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kankakee.
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