Sylvan Lake, IL

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois

Sylvan Lake is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois. It is 1.0 miles SW of Hawthorn Woods, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60060.

Sylvan Lake at a glance

State
Illinois
County
Lake County
ZIP code
60060
Nearest town
Hawthorn Woods (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.2439, -88.0528

Weather in Sylvan Lake now

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Sylvan Lake weather by the hour

Sylvan Lake weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sylvan Lake

What is the weather usually like in Sylvan Lake?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°28°48°67°87°29°13°Jan33°16°Feb44°26°Mar56°36°Apr68°47°May78°58°Jun82°62°Jul81°61°Aug74°53°Sep61°42°Oct47°30°Nov34°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.8"Jan1.9"Feb2.5"Mar3.9"Apr4.6"May4.4"Jun4.0"Jul4.2"Aug3.4"Sep3.2"Oct2.5"Nov2.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MUNDELEIN 4 WSW, IL US (USC00115961), adjusted for the elevation of Sylvan Lake.

Sylvan Lake weather month by month

January
29° 13°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow
February
33° 16°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow
March
44° 26°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
April
56° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
May
68° 47°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
78° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 61°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
61° 42°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
47° 30°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
December
34° 20°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sylvan Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM4:46 PM9 h 30 min
February6:46 AM5:26 PM10 h 39 min
March7:02 AM7:00 PM11 h 57 min
April6:09 AM7:35 PM13 h 25 min
May5:29 AM8:08 PM14 h 38 min
June5:13 AM8:32 PM15 h 18 min
July5:27 AM8:28 PM15 h 0 min
August5:58 AM7:54 PM13 h 56 min
September6:31 AM7:03 PM12 h 32 min
October7:03 AM6:11 PM11 h 8 min
November6:41 AM4:32 PM9 h 50 min
December7:12 AM4:22 PM9 h 9 min

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

What is the weather like in Sylvan Lake?

Sylvan Lake 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 13°F (-10°C).

It gets about 38.4 inches (977 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake

The closest live webcam is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 10.6 miles SE of Sylvan Lake.

Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball FieldsHighland Park · 10.6 mi SEOn Windy
Highland Park › West: Shepard ParkHighland Park · 11.7 mi SEOn Windy
Glendale HeightsGlendale Heights · 23.1 mi SOn Windy
EvanstonEvanston · 24.1 mi SEOn Windy
Crystal Lake › North-west: Depot StreetCrystal Lake · 24.2 mi WOn Windy
Kenosha: Southport MarinaKenosha · 26.6 mi NEOn Windy
Kenosha › North-east: Civil War Museum - Promenade/Art WalkKenosha · 26.7 mi NEOn Windy
WheatonWheaton · 27.8 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sylvan Lake.

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Questions about Sylvan Lake

Where is Sylvan Lake, IL?

Sylvan Lake is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois, 1.0 miles SW of Hawthorn Woods.

What county is Sylvan Lake in?

Sylvan Lake is in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the ZIP code of Sylvan Lake, IL?

The ZIP code for Sylvan Lake is 60060.

What is the nearest town to Sylvan Lake?

Hawthorn Woods, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sylvan Lake?

Yes. The closest is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 10.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sylvan Lake?

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

What is the coldest month in Sylvan Lake?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Sylvan Lake?

About 38.4 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sylvan Lake?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sylvan Lake?

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

What climate does Sylvan Lake have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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