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Waukegan, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Waukegan?
Waukegan, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Waukegan
- Population
- 88.5K
- Elevation
- 199 m
- Coordinates
- 42.36°, -87.84°
Waukegan is a city in United States with a population of approximately 88.5K. Average temperatures range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 24°C (76°F) in August. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 199 m above sea level.
Time in Waukegan right now
Open full time & time zone page 22:46 46
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Waukegan
Daylight in Waukegan today
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Day length
15h 16m
Climate normals for Waukegan
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -5°C | -5°C / -10°C | 9days (65 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 77% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 1°C / -4°C | -3°C / -10°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 5°C / 0°C | 1°C / -5°C | 11days (88 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / 0°C | 13days (113 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 76% Humid | 5.3 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 13days (121 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 81% Humid | 6.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 21°C / 16°C | 21°C / 15°C | 12days (90 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 24°C / 20°C | 27°C / 21°C | 10days (89 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 82% Humid | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 24°C / 20°C | 27°C / 21°C | 10days (79 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 79% Humid | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 18°C | 23°C / 17°C | 10days (74 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 77% Humid | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 15°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 10days (102 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / -1°C | 8days (56 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -1°C | -2°C / -7°C | 9days (59 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 75% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -5°C . Feb: 1°C / -4°C . Mar: 5°C / 0°C . Apr: 9°C / 4°C . May: 14°C / 9°C . Jun: 21°C / 16°C . Jul: 24°C / 20°C . Aug: 24°C / 20°C . Sep: 22°C / 18°C . Oct: 15°C / 11°C . Nov: 8°C / 4°C . Dec: 3°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 65 mm. Feb: 53 mm. Mar: 88 mm. Apr: 113 mm. May: 121 mm. Jun: 90 mm. Jul: 89 mm. Aug: 79 mm. Sep: 74 mm. Oct: 102 mm. Nov: 56 mm. Dec: 59 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 76%. May: 81%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 82%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Waukegan has a population of approximately 88.5K.
The best months to visit Waukegan are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Waukegan receives approximately 989mm of rainfall annually across 123 rainy days.
Waukegan is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Waukegan sits at an elevation of 199 m (653 ft) above sea level.