Round Lake Heights, Illinois Weather
Round Lake Heights, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Round Lake Heights, Lake County.
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About Round Lake Heights, Illinois
Round Lake Heights unfolds across a gently rolling terrain, a patchwork of mature trees and open spaces that hint at a landscape shaped by both nature and human hands. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the late afternoons when the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen the greens of manicured lawns and the darker hues of wooded ravines. Pockets of marshy ground, often softened by the persistent presence of water, lend a damp, earthy scent to the surroundings, a subtle perfume that clings to the breeze. The character of Round Lake Heights is one of quiet domesticity, where the rhythm of daily life is marked by the distant hum of lawnmowers and the occasional laughter of children playing in backyards. The history of Round Lake Heights is tied to the broader development of Lake County, a story of agricultural roots giving way to suburban expansion. Once part of a landscape dotted with farms and orchards, the area began to transform as Chicago's influence grew, drawing people seeking a more tranquil existence. The presence of Round Lake itself, a significant body of water, has always been a defining feature, influencing early settlement patterns and providing a focal point for recreation. While no single grand industry dominates the local economy today, a blend of retail, services, and the steady employment of residents in surrounding business centers sustains the community. The distinctive character of Round Lake Heights lies in its ability to retain a sense of spaciousness and natural beauty, a peaceful counterpoint to the bustling energy of the greater metropolitan area.
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| Location | Round Lake Heights, Lake County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.380021°N, 88.104249°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 Heights, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Round Lake Heights, 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 Heights includes coordinates 42.380021°N, 88.104249°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.
