Waukegan, IL Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

76°
F

Sunny

Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Waukegan, IL in one place.

Monday, May 25, 2026
Wind: 0 to 10 mph S
Memorial Day

Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 0 to 10 mph.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Waukegan, IL is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: May 24, 2026 3:12 AM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers May 25 to May 30, 2026 for Waukegan, IL.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
May 25 to May 30, 2026
Latest sync
May 24, 2026 3:12 AM CDT
Forecast office
LOT
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
76°F
Memorial Day
Next Low
61°F
Monday Night
Rain Outlook
4
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
5 to 15 mph
Thursday

Daily Outlook

Today
May 25
Sunny
76 °F
/ 61°F
Wind 0 to 10 mph
Tue
May 26
Mostly Sunny
78 °F
/ 60°F
Wind 0 to 5 mph
Wed
May 27
Chance Rain Showers
70 °F
/ 57°F
Wind 0 to 10 mph
Thu
May 28
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
68 °F
/ 54°F
Wind 5 to 15 mph
Fri
May 29
Mostly Sunny
69 °F
/ 53°F
Wind 10 to 15 mph
Sat
May 30
Mostly Sunny
70 °F
Wind 5 to 15 mph

This Week in Waukegan

Tuesday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Waukegan at 78 degrees F.

Friday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 53 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Thursday at about 5 to 15 mph NNE.

Precipitation is mentioned in 4 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
May 24, 2026 3:12 AM CDT
Coverage
6 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
LOT
Radar station
KLOT

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Monday Night
May 25
61°F
Partly Cloudy
0 to 5 mph S

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 0 to 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday
May 26
78°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SE

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night
May 26
60°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph E

A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Wednesday
May 27
70°F
Chance Rain Showers
0 to 10 mph ENE

A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night
May 27
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph NE

A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday
May 28
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
5 to 15 mph NNE

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Thursday Night
May 28
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph NE

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Friday
May 29
69°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 15 mph NE

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday Night
May 29
53°F
Partly Cloudy
5 to 15 mph NE

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Saturday
May 30
70°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 15 mph NE

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Memorial Day
May 25
Sunny
76°F
0 to 10 mph
S
Monday Night
May 25
Partly Cloudy
61°F
0 to 5 mph
S
Tuesday
May 26
Mostly Sunny
78°F
0 to 5 mph
SE
Tuesday Night
May 26
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
60°F
0 to 5 mph
E
Wednesday
May 27
Chance Rain Showers
70°F
0 to 10 mph
ENE
Wednesday Night
May 27
Slight Chance Rain Showers
57°F
5 to 10 mph
NE
Thursday
May 28
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
68°F
5 to 15 mph
NNE
Thursday Night
May 28
Mostly Cloudy
54°F
10 to 15 mph
NE
Friday
May 29
Mostly Sunny
69°F
10 to 15 mph
NE
Friday Night
May 29
Partly Cloudy
53°F
5 to 15 mph
NE
Saturday
May 30
Mostly Sunny
70°F
5 to 15 mph
NE
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