Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Waukegan, IL

Current Water Temperature

67.6°F

Measurement Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:40 AM CDT

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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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Weather Near Waukegan, Illinois

Current Weather

66°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 96%
Feels Like: 66°F
Wind: SE 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.6 mph
Pressure: 30.25 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 76°F
L: 60°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 89°F
L: 64°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 74°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 76°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 80°F
L: 66°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 24.61 μg/m3
PM10: 25.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 407 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 154 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 9:37 PM
Moon Transit: 4:40 AM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:10 AM - 6:40 AM
4:58 PM - 7:28 PM

Minor Periods

9:07 PM - 10:37 PM
12:07 AM - 1:37 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 12 at 4:14AM CDT until September 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 4:14 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Lake IL County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Dense Fog Advisory issued September 12 at 7:22AM CDT until September 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 7:22 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Be alert for sudden reductions in visibility during the morning commute.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Dense Fog Advisory issued September 12 at 7:22AM CDT until September 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 7:22 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Be alert for sudden reductions in visibility during the morning commute.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:19AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 4:19 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 9:00 AM

Areas of fog are being observed across portions of northern Illinois this morning resulting in visibilities as low as 1 mile. Locally dense fog is occurring in Lake County, Illinois where a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM this morning. Allow extra time for the morning commute and use low beams when driving in fog.


Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:19AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri September 12, 2025, 4:19 AM
Expires: Fri September 12, 2025, 9:00 AM

Areas of fog are being observed across portions of northern Illinois this morning resulting in visibilities as low as 1 mile. Locally dense fog is occurring in Lake County, Illinois where a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM this morning. Allow extra time for the morning commute and use low beams when driving in fog.


Friday, September 12, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 64.7°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.98 μg/m3
PM10: 18.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 427.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 9:37 PM
Moon Transit: 4:40 AM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:10 AM - 6:40 AM
4:58 PM - 7:28 PM

Minor Periods

9:07 PM - 10:37 PM
12:07 AM - 1:37 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 81%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 26.39 μg/m3
PM10: 26.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 448.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 10:26 PM
Moon Transit: 5:40 AM
Moonset: 1:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:10 AM - 7:40 AM
5:59 PM - 8:29 PM

Minor Periods

9:56 PM - 11:26 PM
1:23 PM - 2:53 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 69.2°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 28.94 μg/m3
PM10: 29.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 497.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 11:26 PM
Moon Transit: 6:42 AM
Moonset: 3:02 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:12 AM - 8:42 AM
7:01 PM - 9:31 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, September 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.9°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 23.5 μg/m3
PM10: 24.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 423.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 12:26 AM
Moon Transit: 7:44 AM
Moonset: 3:58 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:14 AM - 9:44 AM
8:02 PM - 10:32 PM

Minor Periods

3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 71.9°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 26.94 μg/m3
PM10: 27.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 542.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 12:34 AM
Moon Transit: 8:43 AM
Moonset: 4:42 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:13 AM - 10:43 AM
8:59 PM - 11:29 PM

Minor Periods

4:12 PM - 5:42 PM
12:04 AM - 1:34 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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