What is today's weather forecast for Wauconda, IL?

Today's forecast for Wauconda shows a high of 31 degrees and a low of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of snow and freezing rain before 5pm, then a chance of flurries.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Wauconda, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Wauconda shows highs from 13 to 35 degrees and lows from -2 to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Wauconda, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Wauconda this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (50% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Wauconda weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Wauconda forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Wauconda, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

31°F
Feels Like 31°F

Humidity N/A Dew Point N/A Wind Calm Barometer 29.09 in.

Solar Rad 6 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.3 mi. SE of central Wauconda
at 3:55 PM Wed, Dec 3, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

50%

ThuDec 4

-2

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures with a significant drop to 13°F mid-week, recovering to 32°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 11°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1856 - A severe blizzard began to rage across Iowa and Kansas. It produced as much as 16 inches of snow in Iowa.

Wauconda, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 5pm, then a chance of flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -12. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -9. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Night: A chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

About Wauconda, IL

Wauconda ( or ) is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14,084. It is the site of the Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark. Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade who live in Wauconda and surrounding communities (Island Lake, Lakemoor, Volo, and unincorporated sections of McHenry County). Fremont School District 79 also serves students from communities from northern part of Wauconda.

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