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What’s the climate like in Waukegan?

The current climate of Waukegan features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 0°C. 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, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Waukegan?

The best time to visit Waukegan for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Waukegan.

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Climate Table of Waukegan

The climate table of Waukegan shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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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.

Temperature per Month in Waukegan, Illinois,

Average Precipitation per Month in Waukegan

This graph shows how much precipitation Waukegan, Illinois, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Waukegan, Illinois,

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 centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Waukegan, Illinois,

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.

UV Index per Month in Waukegan, Illinois,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Waukegan, Illinois,

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 millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Waukegan, Illinois,

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 centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Waukegan, Illinois,

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Average Weather in Waukegan by Month

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