The Cottage, IL

Unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois

The Cottage is a small unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois. It is 3.2 miles SW of Calumet Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60628.

The Cottage at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Cook County
ZIP code
60628
Nearest town
Calumet Park (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.6903, -87.6061

Weather in The Cottage now

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The Cottage weather by the hour

The Cottage weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Cottage

What is the weather usually like in The Cottage?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°33°20°Jan37°23°Feb48°32°Mar60°42°Apr71°52°May81°63°Jun85°68°Jul83°67°Aug76°59°Sep64°47°Oct50°35°Nov38°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.3"Jan2.1"Feb2.7"Mar4.1"Apr4.8"May4.5"Jun4.0"Jul4.1"Aug3.3"Sep3.9"Oct2.7"Nov2.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO MIDWAY AP 3SW, IL US (USC00111577), adjusted for the elevation of The Cottage.

The Cottage weather month by month

January
33° 20°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 12.5 in of snow
February
37° 23°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow
March
48° 32°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
April
60° 42°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
71° 52°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
76° 59°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
50° 35°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
38° 25°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in The Cottage through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM4:46 PM9 h 33 min
February6:43 AM5:25 PM10 h 41 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 58 min
April6:08 AM7:32 PM13 h 24 min
May5:28 AM8:04 PM14 h 35 min
June5:13 AM8:28 PM15 h 14 min
July5:27 AM8:25 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 The Cottage?

The Cottage has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 40.9 inches (1,038 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit The Cottage 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 The Cottage

The closest live webcam is Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMET, 5.0 miles E of The Cottage.

Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMETHammond · 5.0 mi EOn Windy
East Chicago: Southside: Indiana 312East Chicago · 7.7 mi SEOn Windy
Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINEMunster · 8.9 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: Calumet Center: I-80: 1-094-000-9-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.9 US 41 N CALUMET AVEHammond · 9.5 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: I-80: 1-094-002-5-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/2.4 US 41 S/INDIANAPOLIS BLVDHammond · 10.4 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: US 41: sigcam-01-045-244 US41 @ Indpls BlvdHammond · 10.7 mi SEOn Windy
Hammond: I-80: 1-094-003-4-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/3.3 KENNEDY AVEHammond · 10.9 mi SEOn Windy
Highland: Brantwood: US 41: sigcam-01-045-003 US41 @ Ridge RdHighland · 11.6 mi SEOn Windy
Chicago › South-west: Soldier FieldChicago · 11.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Cottage.

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Questions about The Cottage

Where is The Cottage, IL?

The Cottage is an unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, 3.2 miles SW of Calumet Park.

What county is The Cottage in?

The Cottage is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of The Cottage, IL?

The ZIP code for The Cottage is 60628.

What is the nearest town to The Cottage?

Calumet Park, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Cottage?

Yes. The closest is Hammond: Five Points: US 12: sigcam-01-045-027 US12/20@ CALUMET, 5.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Cottage?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in The Cottage?

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

How much does it rain in The Cottage?

About 40.9 inches (1,038 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in The Cottage?

Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit The Cottage?

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

What climate does The Cottage have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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