Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Waukegan, IL

Current Water Temperature

46.9°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 8:10 AM CST

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Lake Michigan

Station Name: Waukegan Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Waukegan, IL 60087
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 42.368, -87.795

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Honey Creek, Wauwatosa, WI (47.9 mi)
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Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (51.0 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (52.0 mi)

Weather Near Waukegan, Illinois

Current Weather

25°F
Patchy light snow
Conditions: Patchy light snow
Humidity: 92%
Feels Like: 18°F
Wind: W 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.7 mph
Pressure: 30 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 2 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 31°F
L: 5°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Tue
H: 27°F
L: 21°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 34°F
L: 22°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 14°F
L: -0°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 21°F
L: -1°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.45 μg/m3
PM10: 3.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:49 PM
Moon Transit: 8:52 PM
Moonset: 2:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 AM - 10:44 AM
8:22 PM - 10:52 PM

Minor Periods

1:19 PM - 2:49 PM
2:21 AM - 3:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 1 at 11:03AM CST until December 2 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon December 1, 2025, 11:03 AM
Expires: Mon December 1, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow and winter driving conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with the highest amounts generally near and south of the Kankakee River. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the evening commute today.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 1 at 2:31PM CST until December 2 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon December 1, 2025, 2:31 PM
Expires: Tue December 2, 2025, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and winter driving conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, highest south of the Kankakee River Valley. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute today.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
Monday, December 1, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 19.3°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.47 μg/m3
PM10: 9.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 229.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:49 PM
Moon Transit: 8:52 PM
Moonset: 2:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 AM - 10:44 AM
8:22 PM - 10:52 PM

Minor Periods

1:19 PM - 2:49 PM
2:21 AM - 3:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 25.3°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 64%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.93 μg/m3
PM10: 8.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 222.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 2:19 PM
Moon Transit: 9:48 PM
Moonset: 4:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:07 AM - 11:37 AM
9:18 PM - 11:48 PM

Minor Periods

1:49 PM - 3:19 PM
3:40 AM - 5:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 28.3°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.81 μg/m3
PM10: 11.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 204.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 11:41 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 2:56 PM
Moon Transit: 10:50 PM
Moonset: 5:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:07 AM - 12:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:26 PM - 3:56 PM
5:04 AM - 6:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 8.8°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.63 μg/m3
PM10: 5.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 11:41 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 3:44 PM
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 6:58 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:11 AM - 1:41 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:14 PM - 4:44 PM
6:28 AM - 7:58 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, December 5, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 8.6°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.57 μg/m3
PM10: 11.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 257.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 4:46 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:19 AM - 2:49 PM

Minor Periods

4:16 PM - 5:46 PM
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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