Location & Surroundings
Waukegan River is a river in Illinois, United States, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waukegan, less than 2 km away. The national capital Washington is about 990 km to the east. The nearest airport is Waukegan Regional Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Riviere Du Vieux Fort · Wakaygagh · Small Fort River
Overview
Waukegan River is river in Waukegan, Illinois, United States.
It is located in Waukegan, United States.
Also known as: RU Waukegan River
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Waukegan
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 21' 20" N, 87° 49' 32" W
- Elevation 175 m (DEM: 180 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,229 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:42
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 0 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Waukegan River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waukegan River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 14.6 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Temperature
8.7 C
Wind
5.3 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,029.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 8.7 | 5.3 | 216 | 60 | 1,029.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 5.6 | 215 | 61 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.6 | 7.1 | 214 | 35 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 4.4 | 207 | 43 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 301.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.6 | 3.9 | 217 | 51 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 2.7 | 232 | 56 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 2.1 | 190 | 39 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 1.5 | 145 | 54 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 277.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.9 | 0.7 | 113 | 56 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.9 | 1.0 | 80 | 64 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 2.7 | 124 | 48 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 370.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 2.4 | 111 | 62 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 288.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 12.7 | 2.0 | 177 | 65 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waukegan River?
Now 8.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 14.6 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Waukegan River today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 00m.
What is the local time in Waukegan River?
Local time is 06:42. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Waukegan River?
Waukegan River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Waukegan River?
Elevation about 175 m. DEM 180 m.
Where is Waukegan River located?
It is at 42.35558, -87.82563 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waukegan River in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)