Tower Lake, IL
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois
Tower Lake is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois. It is 0.3 miles SW of Tower Lakes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60084.
Tower Lake at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 60084
- Nearest town
- Tower Lakes (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.2319, -88.1519
Weather in Tower Lake now
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Tower Lake weather by the hour
Tower Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tower Lake.
This week in Tower Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tower Lake
What is the weather usually like in Tower Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 38.4 inprecipitation per year · 977 mm
- 43.1 insnowfall per year · 109 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tower 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 Tower Lake.
Tower Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tower Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tower Lake?
Tower 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 Tower 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 Tower Lake
The closest live webcam is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 14.9 miles E of Tower Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tower Lake.
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Questions about Tower Lake
Where is Tower Lake, IL?
Tower Lake is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois, 0.3 miles SW of Tower Lakes.
What county is Tower Lake in?
Tower Lake is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Tower Lake, IL?
The ZIP code for Tower Lake is 60084.
What is the nearest town to Tower Lake?
Tower Lakes, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tower Lake?
Yes. The closest is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tower Lake?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Tower Lake?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Tower Lake?
About 38.4 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Tower Lake?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tower Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tower Lake have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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