Thornton Junction, IL
Unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois
Thornton Junction is a small unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois. It is 0.7 miles N of South Holland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60473.
Thornton Junction at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cook County
- ZIP code
- 60473
- Nearest town
- South Holland (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.5892, -87.6069
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Thornton Junction weather for the next 7 days
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What is the weather usually like in Thornton Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 42.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,069 mm
- 28.2 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thornton Junction: 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 Thornton Junction.
Thornton Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thornton Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Thornton Junction?
Thornton Junction 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 Thornton Junction 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 Thornton Junction
The closest live webcam is Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINE, 4.3 miles E of Thornton Junction.
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Other communities near Thornton Junction
- Globe2.5 mi E
- South Harvey2.9 mi W
- Schrum3.1 mi E
- West Harvey3.5 mi NW
- Philip Murray Homes subdivision4.8 mi N
- Riverdale subdivision5.4 mi N
- Hegewisch5.4 mi NE
- Andrews and Hurds Subdivision5.5 mi N
- Sunny Crest5.8 mi SW
- Stewart Ridge subdivision6.0 mi N
- Woodmar6.0 mi E
- Gano subdivision6.2 mi N
- West Pullman6.5 mi N
- Honeymoon Row subdivision6.7 mi N
- The Cottage7.0 mi N
Questions about Thornton Junction
Where is Thornton Junction, IL?
Thornton Junction is an unincorporated community in Cook County, Illinois, 0.7 miles N of South Holland.
What county is Thornton Junction in?
Thornton Junction is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Thornton Junction, IL?
The ZIP code for Thornton Junction is 60473.
What is the nearest town to Thornton Junction?
South Holland, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thornton Junction?
Yes. The closest is Munster: I-80 Illinois: 1-094-000-0-_-_-cam-1 I-80-94/0.0 INDIANA STATE LINE, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thornton Junction?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Thornton Junction?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Thornton Junction?
About 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Thornton Junction?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thornton Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thornton Junction have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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