Weather in Kankakee, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 60901
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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60°10% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 13%).
It feels like 53°F with winds near 8 mph.
70°F, 9% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 59°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 13%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Kankakee
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Kankakee is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.12°N latitude and 87.86°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Kankakee weather today
Overcast and 59°F in Kankakee, IL. Today's high is 70°F with a 9% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 10 mph. Relative humidity is 55%, pressure is 30.22 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Kankakee
Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 11%.