United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Waukegan?
The current climate in Waukegan features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Waukegan in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2019.
On average, Waukegan gets 1064 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 62 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Waukegan?
The best time to visit Waukegan for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Waukegan.
Climate Table of Waukegan
The climate table of Waukegan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -8 | -2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 1 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 37 | 38 | 54 | 84 | 128 | 145 | 147 | 92 | 96 | 127 | 47 | 69 |
| Snow (cm) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 2,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 4,0 | 12 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1064 mm per year, averaging 89 mm per month
- Snowfall: 62 cm per year
- Driest months: 37 mm in January, 38 mm in February and 47 mm in November
- Wettest months: 147 mm in July, 145 mm in June and 128 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Waukegan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Waukegan, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Waukegan
This graph shows how much rainfall Waukegan, Illinois, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Waukegan
This graph shows how much snow Waukegan, Illinois, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Waukegan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Waukegan, Illinois. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Waukegan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Waukegan, Illinois. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Waukegan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Waukegan, Illinois, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Waukegan
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Waukegan, Illinois, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Waukegan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Waukegan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
