Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Waukegan, IL

Current Water Temperature

73.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, August 21, 2026, 6:40 AM CDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

North Beach

Lake Michigan

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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Waukegan, IL 60087
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 42.368, -87.795

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Chicago River, Chicago, IL (37.1 mi)
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Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (49.8 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (51 mi)
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