Weather forecast for todayWaukegan, IL

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Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:17 pm CDT

  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 100°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Dewpoint: 52°F
  • Pressure: 30.26"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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Currently, in Waukegan, the weather is sunny with a crisp, clear sky.
The temperature is an enjoyable 66.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 69.8°F.

Thursday Oct 22, 2026

  • 70°F
  • 48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphE 101°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:12 am CDT
  • Sunset: 5:58 pm CDT
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Today, on Thursday, October 22, clear skies and sunshine are anticipated.
The highest temperature will be a delightful 69.8°F, while the lowest predicted temperature is a frosty 48.2°F.
The higher temperature of 69.8°F is more typical of September than October.
Sunrise was at 7:12 am and sunset will be at 5:58 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 46min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 2 pm 66°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10 pm 10%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphE 89°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphESE 106°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphESE 106°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 107°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 5:58 pm
  • 6 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 103°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 7 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 103°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 106°
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 107°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 120°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 136°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, clear skies and sunny weather are expected.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 66.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more consistent with September's typical high of 70.9°F than the average for October. The lowest temperature is alike with October's typical minimum of 46.9°F.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 17:17:26 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 12:17 pm CDT, the temperature is 66.2°F.

Today, in Waukegan, uninterrupted sunshine is anticipated.

Today, the highest temperature will be 69.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 48.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be significantly higher than the average highest temperature of 58.3°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 46.9°F.

On Thursday, in Waukegan, sunrise was at 7:12 am and sunset will be at 5:58 pm (CDT).

In Waukegan, Illinois, today, there will be 10h and 46min of daylight.
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Waukegan, Illinois, USA

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  • Latitude: 42.363633°
  • Longitude: -87.844794°
  • Elevation: 656 ft
  • Current time: 12:17pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 7:12 am CDT
  • Sunset: 5:58 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago

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