River, IL
Unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois
River is a small unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois. It is 3.7 miles W of Momence, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60954.
River at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Kankakee County
- ZIP code
- 60954
- Nearest town
- Momence (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1592, -87.5933
Weather in River now
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River weather by the hour
River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River.
This week in River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in River
What is the weather usually like in River?
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 River: 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 River.
River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in River?
River 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 River 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 River
The closest live webcam is Cedar Lake › North, 12.9 miles N of River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from River.
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Questions about River
Where is River, IL?
River is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois, 3.7 miles W of Momence.
What county is River in?
River is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of River, IL?
The ZIP code for River is 60954.
What is the nearest town to River?
Momence, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near River?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Lake › North, 12.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in River?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in River?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in River?
About 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in River?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit River?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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