Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, IL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 35.3"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chicago Waukegan Rgnl
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, Illinois averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 35.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 174 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
35.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chicago Waukegan Rgnl) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Chicago Waukegan Rgnl area.
How Chicago Waukegan Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chicago Waukegan Rgnl
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,688
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
626
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chicago Waukegan Rgnl's climate means for you
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,688 heating and 626 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, IL
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, Illinois runs an annual average of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00014880, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Chicago Waukegan Rgnl should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 35.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 174 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 6,688 heating degree days and 626 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chicago Waukegan Rgnl scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chicago Waukegan Rgnl, Illinois is 48°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Chicago Waukegan Rgnl get? ▼
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl receives 35.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chicago Waukegan Rgnl? ▼
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chicago Waukegan Rgnl? ▼
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chicago Waukegan Rgnl? ▼
Chicago Waukegan Rgnl has 6,688 heating degree days and 626 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Chicago Waukegan Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014880 near Chicago Waukegan Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014880. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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