2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Waukegan, IL vs Detroit, MI

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Highlights
- Detroit has 6.4% less rainy days than Waukegan.
- Detroit has 2.7% less Sunny Days than Waukegan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Detroit scores 1.5% better than Waukegan
 Waukegan, ILDetroit, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3438
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5972443
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 13 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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