Waukegan (IL) Climate by Month
The temperature in Waukegan can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Waukegan. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -9°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Waukegan has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 951 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Waukegan can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 104 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 42 mm of snowfall, spread across 10 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Waukegan can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Waukegan.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Waukegan in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.
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