Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Waukegan, IL

Current Water Temperature

52.5°F

Measurement Time: Friday, November 1, 2024, 4:50 PM 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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Fox River, Burlington, WI (27.6 mi)
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (35.0 mi)
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Chicago River, Chicago, IL (37.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan, MI (44.5 mi)
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Eagle Spring Lake, Mukwonago, WI (46.8 mi)
Honey Creek, Wauwatosa, WI (47.9 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (49.8 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (51.0 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (52.0 mi)

Weather Near Waukegan, Illinois

Current Weather

64.9°F
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Conditions: Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Humidity: 52%
Feels Like: 64.9°F
Wind: SSE 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.3 mph
Pressure: 29.97 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 76°F
L: 38°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 53°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 75°F
L: 52°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 66°F
L: 45°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 52°F
L: 40°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 28.31 μg/m3
PM10: 31.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 399.6 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 48.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 3:27 AM
Moon Transit: 8:25 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:55 AM - 10:25 AM
8:38 PM - 11:08 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
2:57 AM - 4:27 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 55.4°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 67%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.75 μg/m3
PM10: 17.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 351.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 3:27 AM
Moon Transit: 8:25 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:55 AM - 10:25 AM
8:38 PM - 11:08 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
2:57 AM - 4:27 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 62°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 28.76 μg/m3
PM10: 30.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 431.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 3:53 AM
Moon Transit: 9:14 AM
Moonset: 2:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:44 AM - 11:14 AM
9:27 PM - 11:57 PM

Minor Periods

2:19 PM - 3:49 PM
3:23 AM - 4:53 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 39.21 μg/m3
PM10: 41.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 480.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 37.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:35 PM - 5:05 PM
3:46 AM - 5:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 21.1 μg/m3
PM10: 22.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 425.06 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 4:39 AM
Moon Transit: 2:34 AM
Moonset: 5:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:04 AM - 4:34 AM
2:04 AM - 4:34 AM

Minor Periods

4:53 PM - 6:23 PM
4:09 AM - 5:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 44.6°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.63 μg/m3
PM10: 5.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 305.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 5:02 AM
Moon Transit: 11:45 AM
Moonset: 6:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:15 AM - 1:45 PM

Minor Periods

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
4:32 AM - 6:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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