Glencoe, Illinois Weather
Glencoe, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Glencoe, Cook County.
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About Glencoe, Illinois
Glencoe lies along the western edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of fresh water, its landscape gently sloping towards the lake. It lies 3.7 miles east of Northbrook, IL (from Northbrook, IL: bearing 82°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-west of Evanston. The air here, especially in the late afternoons of late spring, carries a crisp, cool breath that seems to polish the leaves of the mature trees and soften the edges of the well-ordered homes. Broad, manicured lawns, stitched with the vibrant greens of summer, give way to the subtle, sandy textures of the shoreline, where the rhythmic sigh of waves provides a constant, soothing counterpoint to the quiet hum of daily life. The terrain, though not dramatically varied, possesses a certain grace, with subtle rises and dips that guide the eye through a mosaic of well-kept gardens and mature woodlands, a testament to a deliberate cultivation of its natural beauty. This stretch of shoreline, once part of a broader agricultural expanse, began to transform into a refined residential haven in the early 20th century, attracting those drawn to the proximity of the great lake and the burgeoning cultural opportunities of the nearby metropolis. Glencoe's identity is deeply entwined with its commitment to preserving green spaces, a legacy reflected in the expansive Forest Preserve District that borders its western edge, offering miles of trails that invite exploration. The local economy, once more agrarian, has evolved to support a community that values education and a sophisticated, yet understated, quality of life, with its residents often commuting to the larger economic engines further south. The presence of the Chicago Botanic Garden, a jewel of horticultural artistry, further cements Glencoe's reputation as a place of cultivated beauty and thoughtful stewardship of its environment.
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| Location | Glencoe, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.135027°N, 87.758119°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60022 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Glencoe, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Glencoe, 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 Glencoe includes coordinates 42.135027°N, 87.758119°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60022. 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.
