Idlewild, IL

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois

Idlewild is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois. It is 0.5 miles E of Gages Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60030.

Idlewild at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Lake County
ZIP code
60030
Nearest town
Gages Lake (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.3531, -87.9928

Weather in Idlewild now

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Idlewild weather by the hour

Idlewild weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Idlewild

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewild

What is the weather usually like in Idlewild?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°49°68°87°30°16°Jan34°18°Feb44°27°Mar55°35°Apr67°47°May76°57°Jun82°63°Jul80°62°Aug74°54°Sep61°43°Oct48°31°Nov35°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.0"Feb2.3"Mar3.8"Apr4.6"May4.8"Jun3.6"Jul3.9"Aug4.3"Sep3.2"Oct2.7"Nov2.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAUKEGAN, IL US (USC00119029), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewild.

Idlewild weather month by month

January
30° 16°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
34° 18°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
44° 27°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
55° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
67° 47°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
76° 57°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
80° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
74° 54°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
61° 43°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
48° 31°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
35° 22°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Idlewild through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM4:46 PM9 h 29 min
February6:46 AM5:25 PM10 h 39 min
March7:01 AM6:59 PM11 h 57 min
April6:08 AM7:34 PM13 h 25 min
May5:28 AM8:08 PM14 h 39 min
June5:12 AM8:32 PM15 h 19 min
July5:27 AM8:28 PM15 h 1 min
August5:58 AM7:54 PM13 h 56 min
September6:30 AM7:03 PM12 h 32 min
October7:03 AM6:11 PM11 h 7 min
November6:41 AM4:31 PM9 h 50 min
December7:12 AM4:21 PM9 h 9 min

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

What is the weather like in Idlewild?

Idlewild 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 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Idlewild 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 Idlewild

The closest live webcam is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 14.1 miles SE of Idlewild.

Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball FieldsHighland Park · 14.1 mi SEOn Windy
Highland Park › West: Shepard ParkHighland Park · 15.1 mi SEOn Windy
Kenosha: Southport MarinaKenosha · 18.6 mi NEOn Windy
Kenosha › North-east: Civil War Museum - Promenade/Art WalkKenosha · 18.6 mi NEOn Windy
Sturtevant › NorthSturtevant · 24.0 mi NOn Windy
EvanstonEvanston · 27.1 mi SEOn Windy
Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights · 30.9 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idlewild.

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Questions about Idlewild

Where is Idlewild, IL?

Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois, 0.5 miles E of Gages Lake.

What county is Idlewild in?

Idlewild is in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Idlewild, IL?

The ZIP code for Idlewild is 60030.

What is the nearest town to Idlewild?

Gages Lake, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Idlewild?

Yes. The closest is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 14.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Idlewild?

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

What is the coldest month in Idlewild?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Idlewild?

About 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Idlewild?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Idlewild?

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

What climate does Idlewild have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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