Polk, IL
Unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois
Polk is a small unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois. It is 2.7 miles N of Beecher, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60401.
Polk at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Will County
- ZIP code
- 60401
- Nearest town
- Beecher (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.3117, -87.6083
Weather in Polk now
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Polk weather by the hour
Polk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polk.
This week in Polk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polk
What is the weather usually like in Polk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 39.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,013 mm
- 29.7 insnowfall per year · 75 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Polk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOWELL, IN US (USC00125174), adjusted for the elevation of Polk.
Polk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Polk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Polk?
Polk has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Polk 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 Polk
The closest live webcam is Cedar Lake › North, 2.4 miles NW of Polk.
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Questions about Polk
Where is Polk, IL?
Polk is an unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois, 2.7 miles N of Beecher.
What county is Polk in?
Polk is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Polk, IL?
The ZIP code for Polk is 60401.
What is the nearest town to Polk?
Beecher, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Polk?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Lake › North, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Polk?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Polk?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Polk?
About 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Polk?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Polk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Polk have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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