Algonquin, Illinois Weather
Algonquin, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Algonquin, McHenry County.
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About Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin stretches across rolling terrain where the Fox River, a ribbon of cool, flowing water, has long been the heart of its landscape. It lies 2.2 miles east-south-east of Lake in the Hills, IL (from Lake in the Hills, IL: bearing 121°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Elgin. The land here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, offers a gentle rise and fall, a subtle topography that guides the eye toward the horizon. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches heavy with the season's growth, create pockets of shade along residential streets, while wider avenues open up to fields that hint at the agricultural past. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of traffic, a familiar soundtrack to a community that balances the quietude of its natural setting with the pulse of modern life. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden patches, illuminating the weathered brick of older buildings and the vibrant green of manicured lawns. The history of Algonquin is deeply entwined with the power of the Fox River, which once fueled its mills and transportation networks. Settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of water-powered industry, established Algonquin in the mid-19th century, and its early economy revolved around agriculture and the processing of local goods. Today, while remnants of that industrial past might be found in the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture of some downtown buildings, Algonquin has diversified, with a burgeoning retail sector and a growing number of residents who commute to larger metropolitan areas. The town's character is a blend of its enduring Midwestern sensibility and a welcoming embrace of new families, a place where the annual summer festival still draws crowds to the riverfront, a reminder of simpler times and the enduring appeal of community gatherings.
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| Location | Algonquin, McHenry County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.16558°N, 88.294249°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60102 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Algonquin, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Algonquin, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Algonquin includes coordinates 42.165580°N, 88.294249°W, situated in McHenry County. ZIP code 60102. Telephone area code: 312, 773. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
