North Chicago, IL weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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North Chicago weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in North Chicago

What is the weather usually like in North Chicago?

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°28°Mar55°35°Apr67°47°May76°57°Jun82°63°Jul80°62°Aug74°54°Sep61°43°Oct48°31°Nov36°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan2.0"Feb2.4"Mar4.0"Apr4.2"May4.6"Jun3.9"Jul3.9"Aug3.7"Sep3.4"Oct2.4"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit North Chicago: 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 North Chicago.

North Chicago weather month by month

January
30° 16°F
2.0 in of rain
February
34° 18°F
2.0 in of rain
March
44° 28°F
2.4 in of rain
April
55° 35°F
4.0 in of rain
May
67° 47°F
4.2 in of rain
June
76° 57°F
4.6 in of rain
July
82° 63°F
3.9 in of rain
August
80° 62°F
3.9 in of rain
September
74° 54°F
3.7 in of rain
October
61° 43°F
3.4 in of rain
November
48° 31°F
2.4 in of rain
December
36° 22°F
2.1 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in North Chicago through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM4:45 PM9 h 29 min
February6:45 AM5:25 PM10 h 39 min
March7:01 AM6:59 PM11 h 57 min
April6:08 AM7:34 PM13 h 25 min
May5:28 AM8:07 PM14 h 39 min
June5:12 AM8:31 PM15 h 19 min
July5:26 AM8:28 PM15 h 1 min
August5:57 AM7:54 PM13 h 56 min
September6:30 AM7:02 PM12 h 32 min
October7:03 AM6:11 PM11 h 7 min
November6:40 AM4:31 PM9 h 50 min
December7:11 AM4:21 PM9 h 9 min

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

What is the weather like in North Chicago?

North Chicago 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 38.6 inches (981 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit North Chicago is June to September. At 692 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in North Chicago

What is the hottest month in North Chicago?

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

What is the coldest month in North Chicago?

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

How much does it rain in North Chicago?

About 38.6 inches (981 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in North Chicago?

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

When is the best time to visit North Chicago?

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

What climate does North Chicago have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in North Chicago in November?

Highs average 48°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in North Chicago?

Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this North Chicago weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of North Chicago.

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