Prairie Shores, IL
Unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois
Prairie Shores is a small unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois. It is 3.5 miles W of Chicago, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60616.
Prairie Shores at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cook County
- ZIP code
- 60616
- Nearest town
- Chicago (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.8408, -87.6167
Weather in Prairie Shores now
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Prairie Shores weather by the hour
Prairie Shores weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Shores.
This week in Prairie Shores
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Shores
What is the weather usually like in Prairie Shores?
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 Prairie Shores: 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 Prairie Shores.
Prairie Shores weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Shores through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie Shores?
Prairie Shores 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 Prairie Shores 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 Prairie Shores
The closest live webcam is Chicago › South-west: Soldier Field, 1.4 miles N of Prairie Shores.
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Map of Prairie Shores, IL
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Other communities near Prairie Shores
- South Commons subdivision0.3 mi NW
- Prairie Courts subdivision0.3 mi N
- Prairie Avenue Courts subdivision0.4 mi NW
- Douglas subdivision0.4 mi S
- Dearborn Homes subdivision0.6 mi W
- Armour Square subdivision0.8 mi W
- Stateway Gardens subdivision1.0 mi SW
- Aldine Square subdivision1.0 mi S
- Ida B Wells Housing Project subdivision1.1 mi S
- Near South Side subdivision1.2 mi N
- Victor A Olander Homes subdivision1.3 mi SE
- South Branch Addition subdivision1.4 mi NW
- Film Row subdivision1.6 mi N
- Fuller Park subdivision1.8 mi SW
- Robert Taylor Homes subdivision2.1 mi S
Questions about Prairie Shores
Where is Prairie Shores, IL?
Prairie Shores is an unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, 3.5 miles W of Chicago.
What county is Prairie Shores in?
Prairie Shores is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Shores, IL?
The ZIP code for Prairie Shores is 60616.
What is the nearest town to Prairie Shores?
Chicago, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie Shores?
Yes. The closest is Chicago › South-west: Soldier Field, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie Shores?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie Shores?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie Shores?
About 44.3 inches (1,126 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Prairie Shores?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prairie Shores?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie Shores have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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