Kernan, IL
Unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois
Kernan is a small unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois. It is 4.6 miles E of Ransom, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60470.
Kernan at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- LaSalle County
- ZIP code
- 60470
- Nearest town
- Ransom (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1428, -88.7397
Weather in Kernan now
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Kernan weather by the hour
Kernan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kernan.
This week in Kernan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kernan
What is the weather usually like in Kernan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 39.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,001 mm
- 26.4 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kernan: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STREATOR 3 SE, IL US (USC00118353), adjusted for the elevation of Kernan.
Kernan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kernan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kernan?
Kernan has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kernan is May–June and August–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 Kernan
The closest live webcam is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 38.8 miles NE of Kernan.
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Questions about Kernan
Where is Kernan, IL?
Kernan is an unincorporated community in LaSalle County, Illinois, 4.6 miles E of Ransom.
What county is Kernan in?
Kernan is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Kernan, IL?
The ZIP code for Kernan is 60470.
What is the nearest town to Kernan?
Ransom, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kernan?
Yes. The closest is Joliet › South-west: The Village Christian Church Shorewood, 38.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kernan?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kernan?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Kernan?
About 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Kernan?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kernan?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kernan have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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