Waukegan, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Waukegan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waukegan.
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What is the weather usually like in Waukegan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 35.3 inprecipitation per year · 897 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waukegan: 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 Waukegan.
Waukegan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waukegan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Waukegan?
Waukegan 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 35.3 inches (897 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Waukegan is June to September. At 653 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 Waukegan
What is the hottest month in Waukegan?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Waukegan?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Waukegan?
About 35.3 inches (897 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Waukegan?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Waukegan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waukegan have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Waukegan in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Waukegan?
Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Waukegan weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Waukegan.
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