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Waukegan, IL 60085 Weather

It is 66°F and clear in Waukegan, IL 60085, observed at 2:35 PM CDT. Today: Mostly Sunny, high 67°F, low 43°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Waukegan, IL 60085 current weather

66°F

Clear

H 67° / L 43°Feels like 66°

Observed at Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (5.4 mi away), 10/29/2026, 2:35 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/29/2026, 12:46 PM PT

  1. Now65°
  2. 3 PM65°
  3. 4 PM65°
  4. 5 PM63°
  5. 6 PM59°
  6. 7 PM57°
  7. 8 PM54°
  8. 9 PM52°
  9. 10 PM50°
  10. 11 PM49°
  11. 12 AM48°Fri
  12. 1 AM47°
  13. 2 AM46°
  14. 3 AM45°
  15. 4 AM44°
  16. 5 AM44°
  17. 6 AM43°
  18. 7 AM43°
  19. 8 AM45°
  20. 9 AM50°
  21. 10 AM54°
  22. 11 AM56°
  23. 12 PM57°
  24. 1 PM57°12%
  25. 2 PM56°12%
  26. 3 PM55°12%
  27. 4 PM54°12%
  28. 5 PM53°12%
  29. 6 PM51°12%
  30. 7 PM49°17%
  31. 8 PM49°17%
  32. 9 PM48°17%
  33. 10 PM48°17%
  34. 11 PM48°17%
  35. 12 AM49°17%Sat
  36. 1 AM49°38%
  37. 2 AM50°38%
  38. 3 AM50°38%
  39. 4 AM50°38%
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  41. 6 AM49°38%
  42. 7 AM49°63%
  43. 8 AM49°63%
  44. 9 AM52°63%
  45. 10 AM56°63%
  46. 11 AM58°63%
  47. 12 PM58°63%
  48. 1 PM58°38%

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/29Low 43°High 67°

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Fri10/3038% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 57°

    Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sat10/3163% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 59°

    Saturday: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Sun11/120% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 64°

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
  • Mon11/263% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 64°

    Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Tue11/363% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 69°

    Tuesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Wed11/459% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 66°

    Wednesday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Rain Showers Likely
  • Thu11/5Model blend38% chance of precipitationLow 42°High 60°

    Thursday: Chance of rain. High near 60°. Low that night near 42°. About 0.03 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Fri11/6Model blend28% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 56°

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 56°. Low that night near 38°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend15% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 56°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy. High near 56°. Low that night near 38°. About 0.07 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 42.347, -87.866 from the NWS LOT office, updated 10/29/2026, 12:46 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KUGN (Waukegan Rgnl, 5 mi), model run 10/29/2026, 9:00 AM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now65°Partly Sunny2%10 mph
  2. 3 PM65°Mostly Sunny1%10 mph
  3. 4 PM65°Sunny1%10 mph
  4. 5 PM63°Sunny0%10 mph
  5. 6 PM59°Clear0%5 mph
  6. 7 PM57°Clear0%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Waukegan, IL 60085 right now?
The latest observation from Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport was 66°F and clear, reported at 10/29/2026, 2:35 PM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Waukegan, IL 60085?
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 67°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Waukegan, IL 60085 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Waukegan, IL 60085?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 5 to Nov 7) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 56°F to 60°F and up to a 38% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waukegan, IL 60085 today?
Sunrise is about 7:21 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:48 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Waukegan, IL 60085?
At Waukegan, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 43°F.

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid)
0.07 in
Snow
0.00 in
Ice
0.00 in

Nearby hazards

Illinois hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Lake County)
ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Lake County)
GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Lake County, week of 10/27/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:21 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Daylight
10 hr 27 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 85% lit
First light (civil dawn)
6:52 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:17 PM
Moonrise
8:10 PM
Moonset
11:41 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 43°. 1991 to 2020 normals at Waukegan, 1 mi away.

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