Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Waukegan, IL
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Measurement Time: Friday, November 1, 2024, 4:50 PM CDT
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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

Humidity: 50%
Feels Like: 47.8°F
Wind: ENE 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 67°F
L: 29°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 67°F
L: 38°F

Mon
H: 70°F
L: 48°F

Tue
H: 74°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 10:56 PM
Moonset: 4:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:24 AM - 12:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:53 PM - 6:23 PM3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 4:04AM CDT until May 9 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 4:04 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 4:04AM CDT until May 9 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 4:04 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 4:04AM CDT until May 9 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 4:04 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 4:04AM CDT until May 9 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 4:04 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the lower to middle 30s will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 10:56 PM
Moonset: 4:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:24 AM - 12:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:53 PM - 6:23 PM3:32 AM - 5:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 47.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 11:37 PM
Moonset: 4:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:05 AM - 1:35 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:56 PM - 7:26 PM3:51 AM - 5:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:42 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM4:12 AM - 5:42 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.7°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 12:21 AM
Moonset: 5:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
8:04 PM - 9:34 PM4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.9°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 37.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 AM
Moonset: 5:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:08 PM - 10:38 PM5:06 AM - 6:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5