Schrum, IL

Unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois

Schrum is a small unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois. It is 0.6 miles SE of Calumet City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60409.

Schrum at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Cook County
ZIP code
60409
Nearest town
Calumet City (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.6011, -87.5489

Weather in Schrum now

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Schrum weather by the hour

Schrum weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Schrum.

This week in Schrum

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Schrum

What is the weather usually like in Schrum?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°50°69°89°31°15°Jan35°18°Feb46°28°Mar59°38°Apr71°49°May80°59°Jun84°64°Jul82°62°Aug76°55°Sep63°42°Oct48°31°Nov36°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan2.1"Feb2.6"Mar4.0"Apr4.6"May4.9"Jun4.7"Jul4.0"Aug3.4"Sep3.6"Oct3.0"Nov2.5"Dec

Best time to visit Schrum: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARK FOREST, IL US (USC00116616), adjusted for the elevation of Schrum.

Schrum weather month by month

January
31° 15°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow
February
35° 18°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
March
46° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
April
59° 38°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
May
71° 49°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 59°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
84° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
48° 31°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
December
36° 22°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Schrum through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM4:46 PM9 h 33 min
February6:43 AM5:25 PM10 h 41 min
March6:59 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:08 AM7:32 PM13 h 23 min
May5:28 AM8:04 PM14 h 35 min
June5:13 AM8:27 PM15 h 14 min
July5:27 AM8:24 PM14 h 56 min
August5:57 AM7:51 PM13 h 53 min
September6:29 AM7:01 PM12 h 31 min
October7:01 AM6:10 PM11 h 9 min
November6:37 AM4:31 PM9 h 53 min
December7:08 AM4:22 PM9 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Schrum?

Schrum has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Schrum 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 Schrum

The closest live webcam is Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINE, 2.1 miles SE of Schrum.

Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINEMunster · 2.1 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: Calumet Center: I-80: 1-094-000-9-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.9 US 41 N CALUMET AVEHammond · 2.8 mi SEOn Windy
East Chicago: Southside: Indiana 312East Chicago · 4.0 mi NEOn Windy
Hammond: I-80: 1-094-002-5-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/2.4 US 41 S/INDIANAPOLIS BLVDHammond · 4.1 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: US 41: sigcam-01-045-244 US41 @ Indpls BlvdHammond · 4.3 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: I-80: 1-094-003-4-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/3.3 KENNEDY AVEHammond · 4.8 mi EOn Windy
Highland: Brantwood: US 41: sigcam-01-045-003 US41 @ Ridge RdHighland · 5.1 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMETHammond · 6.4 mi NOn Windy
Gary: I-80: 1-094-005-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/5.0 SR 912/CLINE AVEGary · 6.4 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Schrum.

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Questions about Schrum

Where is Schrum, IL?

Schrum is an unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, 0.6 miles SE of Calumet City.

What county is Schrum in?

Schrum is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Schrum, IL?

The ZIP code for Schrum is 60409.

What is the nearest town to Schrum?

Calumet City, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Schrum?

Yes. The closest is Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINE, 2.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Schrum?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Schrum?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Schrum?

About 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Schrum?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Schrum?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Schrum have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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