South Chicago, IL

Unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois

South Chicago is a small unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois. It is 4.4 miles SE of Whiting, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60617.

South Chicago at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Cook County
ZIP code
60617
Nearest town
Whiting (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.7228, -87.5364

Weather in South Chicago now

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South Chicago weather by the hour

South Chicago weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in South Chicago

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Chicago

What is the weather usually like in South Chicago?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°33°51°68°86°32°20°Jan36°23°Feb45°31°Mar55°40°Apr66°50°May76°60°Jun81°67°Jul80°67°Aug73°60°Sep61°48°Oct49°36°Nov37°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.2"Feb2.7"Mar4.0"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun4.7"Jul4.7"Aug4.0"Sep4.0"Oct2.9"Nov2.5"Dec

Best time to visit South Chicago: 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 South Chicago.

South Chicago weather month by month

January
32° 20°F
3.0 in of rain
February
36° 23°F
2.2 in of rain
March
45° 31°F
2.7 in of rain
April
55° 40°F
4.0 in of rain
May
66° 50°F
4.9 in of rain
June
76° 60°F
4.8 in of rain
July
81° 67°F
4.7 in of rain
August
80° 67°F
4.7 in of rain
September
73° 60°F
4.0 in of rain
October
61° 48°F
4.0 in of rain
November
49° 36°F
2.9 in of rain
December
37° 25°F
2.5 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in South Chicago through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM4:46 PM9 h 33 min
February6:43 AM5:24 PM10 h 41 min
March6:59 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:08 AM7:32 PM13 h 24 min
May5:28 AM8:04 PM14 h 36 min
June5:13 AM8:28 PM15 h 14 min
July5:27 AM8:24 PM14 h 57 min
August5:57 AM7:51 PM13 h 54 min
September6:29 AM7:01 PM12 h 31 min
October7:01 AM6:10 PM11 h 9 min
November6:38 AM4:31 PM9 h 53 min
December7:08 AM4:22 PM9 h 13 min

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

What is the weather like in South Chicago?

South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago

The closest live webcam is Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMET, 2.8 miles SE of South Chicago.

Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMETHammond · 2.8 mi SEOn Windy
East Chicago: Southside: Indiana 312East Chicago · 7.1 mi SEOn Windy
Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINEMunster · 10.1 mi SOn Windy
Hammond: Calumet Center: I-80: 1-094-000-9-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.9 US 41 N CALUMET AVEHammond · 10.4 mi SOn Windy
Chicago › South-west: Soldier FieldChicago · 10.4 mi NWOn Windy
Hammond: I-80: 1-094-002-5-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/2.4 US 41 S/INDIANAPOLIS BLVDHammond · 10.7 mi SOn Windy
Chicago › North: South Rose Garden - Lake Michigan - South Loop - Magma by Mark di Suvero - Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial FountainChicago · 10.8 mi NWOn Windy
Hammond: I-80: 1-094-003-4-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/3.3 KENNEDY AVEHammond · 11.0 mi SOn Windy
Hammond: US 41: sigcam-01-045-244 US41 @ Indpls BlvdHammond · 11.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Chicago.

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Questions about South Chicago

Where is South Chicago, IL?

South Chicago is an unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, 4.4 miles SE of Whiting.

What county is South Chicago in?

South Chicago is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of South Chicago, IL?

The ZIP code for South Chicago is 60617.

What is the nearest town to South Chicago?

Whiting, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Chicago?

Yes. The closest is Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMET, 2.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Chicago?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in South Chicago?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in South Chicago?

About 44.3 inches (1,126 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in South Chicago?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit South Chicago?

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

What climate does South Chicago have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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