South Evanston, IL

Unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois

South Evanston is a small unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois. It is 1.0 miles NW of Evanston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60202.

South Evanston at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Cook County
ZIP code
60202
Nearest town
Evanston (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.0372, -87.6806

Weather in South Evanston now

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South Evanston weather by the hour

South Evanston weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Evanston

What is the weather usually like in South Evanston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°50°69°88°32°16°Jan36°19°Feb46°28°Mar57°38°Apr68°48°May78°57°Jun83°63°Jul82°62°Aug75°55°Sep63°43°Oct49°33°Nov38°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan2.0"Feb2.3"Mar4.0"Apr4.8"May4.3"Jun3.7"Jul4.2"Aug3.6"Sep3.6"Oct2.6"Nov2.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US (USC00111497), adjusted for the elevation of South Evanston.

South Evanston weather month by month

January
32° 16°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
February
36° 19°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
March
46° 28°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
April
57° 38°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
May
68° 48°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 62°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
75° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
49° 33°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
38° 22°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in South Evanston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM4:45 PM9 h 31 min
February6:44 AM5:24 PM10 h 40 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:08 AM7:33 PM13 h 25 min
May5:28 AM8:06 PM14 h 37 min
June5:12 AM8:29 PM15 h 17 min
July5:27 AM8:26 PM14 h 59 min
August5:57 AM7:52 PM13 h 55 min
September6:29 AM7:01 PM12 h 32 min
October7:02 AM6:10 PM11 h 8 min
November6:39 AM4:31 PM9 h 51 min
December7:10 AM4:21 PM9 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in South Evanston?

South Evanston 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 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit South Evanston 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 Evanston

The closest live webcam is Evanston, 0.7 miles NE of South Evanston.

EvanstonEvanston · 0.7 mi NEOn Windy
Chicago: Navy PierChicago · 10.0 mi SEOn Windy
Chicago › North: South Rose Garden - Lake Michigan - South Loop - Magma by Mark di Suvero - Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial FountainChicago · 12.2 mi SOn Windy
Highland Park › West: Shepard ParkHighland Park · 12.3 mi NWOn Windy
Chicago › South-west: Soldier FieldChicago · 12.6 mi SOn Windy
Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball FieldsHighland Park · 13.4 mi NWOn Windy
Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights · 21.9 mi SWOn Windy
WheatonWheaton · 24.2 mi SWOn Windy
Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMETHammond · 25.7 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about South Evanston

Where is South Evanston, IL?

South Evanston is an unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, 1.0 miles NW of Evanston.

What county is South Evanston in?

South Evanston is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of South Evanston, IL?

The ZIP code for South Evanston is 60202.

What is the nearest town to South Evanston?

Evanston, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Evanston?

Yes. The closest is Evanston, 0.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Evanston?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in South Evanston?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in South Evanston?

About 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in South Evanston?

Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit South Evanston?

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

What climate does South Evanston have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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