Libertyville, Illinois Weather
Libertyville, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Libertyville, Lake County.
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About Libertyville, Illinois
Libertyville unfolds as a place where the land itself seems to hold a quiet breath, a gentle swell of terrain that hints at the glacial past. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Mundelein, IL (from Mundelein, IL: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-east of Round Lake Beach. The trees, a mix of mature oaks and maples, cast long shadows across manicured lawns in the late afternoon, their leaves rustling with a sound like distant conversation. Small creeks, often unseen until you're right upon them, weave through neighborhoods, their water carrying the cool, damp scent of earth and fallen leaves. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries a clean, almost elemental freshness, a testament to the surrounding green spaces that buffer the community. The roots of Libertyville run deep, tracing back to a history shaped by industrious farmers and later, a burgeoning railroad that brought new life and commerce. The local economy, once tied to agriculture and manufacturing, has evolved, now finding strength in a vibrant downtown that pulses with independent shops and restaurants, attracting visitors who appreciate its unpretentious charm. A notable feature is the presence of the Des Plaines River, a significant waterway that has long been a part of Libertyville's identity, offering tranquil spots for reflection and recreation, its banks a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this corner of Lake County.
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| Location | Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.283079°N, 87.95313°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60048 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Libertyville, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Libertyville, 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 Libertyville includes coordinates 42.283079°N, 87.953130°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 60048. 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.
