Buffington, IN
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
Buffington is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana. It is 1.6 miles NW of East Chicago, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 46312.
Buffington at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 46312
- Nearest town
- East Chicago (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.6372, -87.4258
Weather in Buffington now
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Buffington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buffington.
This week in Buffington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buffington
What is the weather usually like in Buffington?
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 Buffington: 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 Buffington.
Buffington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buffington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Buffington?
Buffington 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 Buffington 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 Buffington
The closest live webcam is East Chicago: Southside: Indiana 312, 2.9 miles W of Buffington.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buffington.
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Questions about Buffington
Where is Buffington, IN?
Buffington is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana, 1.6 miles NW of East Chicago.
What county is Buffington in?
Buffington is in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Buffington, IN?
The ZIP code for Buffington is 46312.
What is the nearest town to Buffington?
East Chicago, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buffington?
Yes. The closest is East Chicago: Southside: Indiana 312, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buffington?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Buffington?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Buffington?
About 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Buffington?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buffington?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buffington have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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