Whitaker, IL
Unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois
Whitaker is a small unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois. It is 4.8 miles E of Grant Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60940.
Whitaker at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Kankakee County
- ZIP code
- 60940
- Nearest town
- Grant Park (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.2514, -87.7278
Weather in Whitaker now
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Whitaker weather by the hour
Whitaker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitaker.
This week in Whitaker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitaker
What is the weather usually like in Whitaker?
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 Whitaker: 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 Whitaker.
Whitaker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitaker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Whitaker?
Whitaker 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker
The closest live webcam is Cedar Lake › North, 8.3 miles NE of Whitaker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whitaker.
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Questions about Whitaker
Where is Whitaker, IL?
Whitaker is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, Illinois, 4.8 miles E of Grant Park.
What county is Whitaker in?
Whitaker is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Whitaker, IL?
The ZIP code for Whitaker is 60940.
What is the nearest town to Whitaker?
Grant Park, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitaker?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Lake › North, 8.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitaker?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitaker?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Whitaker?
About 41.7 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Whitaker?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whitaker?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitaker have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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