Western Acres, IN

Unincorporated community in Porter County, Indiana

Western Acres is a small unincorporated community in Porter County, Indiana. It is 1.5 miles E of Chesterton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 46304.

Western Acres at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Porter County
ZIP code
46304
Nearest town
Chesterton (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.5992, -87.0836

Weather in Western Acres now

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Western Acres weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Western Acres.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Western Acres

What is the weather usually like in Western Acres?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°50°69°87°32°18°Jan35°21°Feb46°30°Mar57°40°Apr68°50°May78°60°Jun82°64°Jul80°63°Aug74°56°Sep62°45°Oct49°34°Nov37°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.2"Jan2.0"Feb2.3"Mar3.6"Apr4.3"May4.3"Jun4.0"Jul4.1"Aug3.6"Sep3.8"Oct2.8"Nov2.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station INDIANA DUNES NL, IN US (USC00124244), adjusted for the elevation of Western Acres.

Western Acres weather month by month

January
32° 18°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 16.0 in of snow
February
35° 21°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
March
46° 30°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
April
57° 40°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
68° 50°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
80° 63°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
74° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 45°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
49° 34°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
37° 24°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Western Acres through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:44 PM9 h 33 min
February6:41 AM5:23 PM10 h 41 min
March6:58 AM6:56 PM11 h 58 min
April6:06 AM7:30 PM13 h 23 min
May5:26 AM8:02 PM14 h 35 min
June5:11 AM8:25 PM15 h 14 min
July5:26 AM8:22 PM14 h 56 min
August5:55 AM7:49 PM13 h 53 min
September6:27 AM6:59 PM12 h 31 min
October6:59 AM6:08 PM11 h 9 min
November6:36 AM4:29 PM9 h 53 min
December7:06 AM4:20 PM9 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Western Acres?

Western Acres has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 39.2 inches (995 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Western Acres 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 Western Acres

The closest live webcam is Porter: I-94: 1-094-023-2-1E OF US 20, 0.9 miles NW of Western Acres.

Porter: I-94: 1-094-023-2-1E OF US 20Porter · 0.9 mi NWOn Windy
Porter: I-94: 1-094-023-2-2 E OF US 20Porter · 0.9 mi NWOn Windy
Burns Harbor: I-94: 1-094-022-3-1 US 20Burns Harbor · 1.5 mi WOn Windy
Burns Harbor: I-94: 1-094-022-3-2 US 20Burns Harbor · 1.5 mi WOn Windy
Porter: I-94: 1-094-024-2-1 WAGNER RDPorter · 1.5 mi NOn Windy
Porter: I-94: 1-094-024-8-1 WAVERLY RDPorter · 1.9 mi NEOn Windy
Porter: I-94: 1-094-024-8-2 WAVERLY RDPorter · 1.9 mi NEOn Windy
Chesterton: I-94: 1-094-025-8-1 SR 49Chesterton · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy
Chesterton: I-94: 1-094-025-8-2 SR 49Chesterton · 2.6 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Western Acres.

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Questions about Western Acres

Where is Western Acres, IN?

Western Acres is an unincorporated community in Porter County, Indiana, 1.5 miles E of Chesterton.

What county is Western Acres in?

Western Acres is in Porter County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Western Acres, IN?

The ZIP code for Western Acres is 46304.

What is the nearest town to Western Acres?

Chesterton, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Western Acres?

Yes. The closest is Porter: I-94: 1-094-023-2-1E OF US 20, 0.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Western Acres?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Western Acres?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Western Acres?

About 39.2 inches (995 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Western Acres?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Western Acres?

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

What climate does Western Acres have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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