West Kankakee, IL
Unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois
West Kankakee is a small unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois. It is 1.7 miles SE of Kankakee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60901.
West Kankakee at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Kankakee County
- ZIP code
- 60901
- Nearest town
- Kankakee (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.1186, -87.8881
Weather in West Kankakee now
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West Kankakee weather by the hour
West Kankakee weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Kankakee.
This week in West Kankakee
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Kankakee
What is the weather usually like in West Kankakee?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 41.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,058 mm
- 20.7 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Kankakee: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KANKAKEE METRO WASTEWATER, IL US (USC00114603), adjusted for the elevation of West Kankakee.
West Kankakee weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Kankakee through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Kankakee?
West Kankakee has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Kankakee is May–June and August–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 West Kankakee
The closest live webcam is Cedar Lake › North, 20.7 miles NE of West Kankakee.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Kankakee.
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Questions about West Kankakee
Where is West Kankakee, IL?
West Kankakee is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois, 1.7 miles SE of Kankakee.
What county is West Kankakee in?
West Kankakee is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of West Kankakee, IL?
The ZIP code for West Kankakee is 60901.
What is the nearest town to West Kankakee?
Kankakee, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Kankakee?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Lake › North, 20.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Kankakee?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Kankakee?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in West Kankakee?
About 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Kankakee?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Kankakee?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Kankakee have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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