Wauconda, Illinois Weather
Wauconda, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Wauconda, Lake County.
Full aviation weather for Wauconda is published on the Campbell Airport (KC81) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Wauconda have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Wauconda: Lake in the Hills Airport (K3CK) 16 km · Galt Field (K10C) 25 km · Camp Lake Airport (K49C) 30 km · Dacy Airport (K0C0) 44 km · Grand Geneva Resort Airport (KC02) 45 km
Conditions reported at KC81 describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Wauconda specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Wauconda, Illinois
Wauconda rests on the edge of a landscape sculpted by glaciers, where the land gently rolls and dips, giving way to the expansive, shimmering presence of Bangs Lake. It lies 6.9 miles west of Mundelein, IL (from Mundelein, IL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-south-west of Round Lake Beach. The air here carries a clean, crisp promise, especially on a late autumn afternoon when the sun, low and golden, paints long shadows across the fields and the water reflects a bruised twilight sky. The character of Wauconda is one of unpretentious charm, a place where the scent of pine needles from nearby wooded areas mingles with the distant hum of life from its modest downtown core. It’s a place that feels both established and open, with a quiet dignity that speaks of seasons turning and lives lived at a human pace. The history of Wauconda is intimately tied to its waterways, a legacy that continues to define its local economy and appeal. Early settlers were drawn to the rich soil and the abundant resources of the chain of lakes, and while agriculture once held sway, tourism and recreation now form a significant part of its identity. The summer months see a lively influx of visitors drawn to boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of lakeside living, a vibrant counterpoint to the more subdued beauty of its off-season. Wauconda’s connection to its natural surroundings is evident in its preservation efforts and the enduring appeal of its beaches and parks, fostering a sense of community that is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its terrain.
Live animated radar for Wauconda and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Wauconda, Lake County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.258912°N, 88.139247°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60084 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wauconda, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wauconda, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Wauconda includes coordinates 42.258912°N, 88.139247°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 60084. 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. 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.
