The climate in 60087 Waukegan, IL is generally mild throughout the year. The summers are hot and humid with temperatures typically reaching into the mid-80s, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures dipping to below freezing. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with an average of about 38 inches of rainfall annually. Spring and fall months are usually pleasant with mild temperatures throughout.
Waukegan (zip 60087), Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Waukegan (zip 60087) averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Waukegan (zip 60087). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Waukegan (zip 60087) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year