West Lake Forest, IL
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois
West Lake Forest is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois. It is 1.2 miles NE of Lake Forest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 60045.
West Lake Forest at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake County
- ZIP code
- 60045
- Nearest town
- Lake Forest (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.2219, -87.8731
Weather in West Lake Forest now
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West Lake Forest weather by the hour
West Lake Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Lake Forest.
This week in West Lake Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Lake Forest
What is the weather usually like in West Lake Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 32.3 inprecipitation per year · 820 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Lake Forest: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AP, IL US (USW00004838), adjusted for the elevation of West Lake Forest.
West Lake Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Lake Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 30 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 25 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 0 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 8 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Lake Forest?
West Lake Forest has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 32.3 inches (820 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Lake Forest 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 West Lake Forest
The closest live webcam is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 3.6 miles S of West Lake Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Lake Forest.
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Questions about West Lake Forest
Where is West Lake Forest, IL?
West Lake Forest is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Illinois, 1.2 miles NE of Lake Forest.
What county is West Lake Forest in?
West Lake Forest is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of West Lake Forest, IL?
The ZIP code for West Lake Forest is 60045.
What is the nearest town to West Lake Forest?
Lake Forest, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Lake Forest?
Yes. The closest is Highland Park › North: Caruso Middle School Baseball Fields, 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Lake Forest?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Lake Forest?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in West Lake Forest?
About 32.3 inches (820 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Lake Forest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Lake Forest?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Lake Forest have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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