Round Lake Beach, Illinois Weather
Round Lake Beach, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Round Lake Beach, Lake County.
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About Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Round Lake Beach, a community in Lake County, Illinois, unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by glacial history and now graced by the presence of Round Lake itself, a significant body of water that lends the area its name and character. It lies 8.7 miles north-north-west of Mundelein, IL (from Mundelein, IL: bearing 330°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Gurnee. This region, once part of the vast prairie, saw its early development tied to agriculture, with fertile soil supporting the growth of crops and the establishment of homesteads. As the 20th century progressed, Round Lake Beach evolved, its economy diversifying from its agrarian roots to embrace a more suburban and service-oriented structure, attracting residents who sought both a connection to nature and proximity to larger metropolitan centers. The very air here, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich soil beneath. The cultural character of Round Lake Beach is one of quiet resilience and community focus, a place where the rhythm of daily life often mirrors the ebb and flow of the seasons. While no singular towering landmark dominates the skyline, the shimmering surface of Round Lake itself serves as a constant, beautiful focal point, inviting recreation and reflection. The nearby College of Lake County offers avenues for higher learning, fostering intellectual growth within the community. Though Round Lake Beach may not boast professional sports franchises, the spirit of local competition thrives in its parks and schoolyards. The annual Fourth of July festivities, a tradition observed with gusto, bring residents together in shared celebration, reflecting a collective pride. And in the quietude of a late afternoon, one might glimpse a familiar face, a neighbor who has contributed to the enduring story of Round Lake Beach.
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| Location | Round Lake Beach, Lake County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.371688°N, 88.090082°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60073 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Round Lake Beach, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach includes coordinates 42.371688°N, 88.090082°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 60073. 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.
