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Weather Conditions for Highwood, Illinois : Lake County
Issued: 11:16 am CDT Oct 8, 2026 Latitude: 42.1997468 Longitude: -87.8092335 View on Google Maps

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Sunny on Today Cloudy on Tonight 40% chance of thunderstorms on Friday Sunny on Saturday Partly Sunny on Sunday Mostly Sunny on Columbus Day Partly Sunny on Tuesday Mostly Sunny on Wednesday
High: 68°F Low: 54°F High: 69°F High: 79°F High: 69°F High: 75°F High: 63°F High: 60°F
Low: 62°F Low: 61°F Low: 58°F Low: 57°F Low: 49°F  
Sunny Cloudy Thunderstorms Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny

Hourly forecast

Highwood, il · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Current Conditions at
CHICAGO/WHEELING - (KPWK)
59°
Cloudy
as of 11:52 PM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 77%
Dew Point: 52°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.19 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 2400ft
Current Conditions at
WAUKEGAN - (KUGN)
57°
Cloudy
as of 12:06 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 52°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.18 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
070° East
Cloud Level(s): Few at 2300ft, Solid Overcast at 3000ft
Current Conditions at
CHICAGO-OHARE - (KORD)
59°
Cloudy
as of 11:53 PM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 77%
Dew Point: 52°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.17 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
7 MPH
050° Northeast
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 2400ft, Broken at 2900ft, Solid Overcast at 3500ft
Sunny on Today Today... Sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Cloudy on Tonight Tonight... Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

40% chance of thunderstorms Friday Friday... A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light south southwest wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Mostly Clear on Friday Night Friday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Mostly Cloudy on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Partly Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Mostly Sunny on Columbus Day Columbus Day... Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

20% chance of rain Monday Night Monday Night... A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Partly Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Cloudy on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Mostly Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

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Sun Almanac for Highwood, Illinois
Astronomical Sunrise 05:31 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:04 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:36 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:04 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 06 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 6:10 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 6:38 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 7:10 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 7:43 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 2 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 6 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 12 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Highwood, Illinois
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 20%
Moon Age: 4.32 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 251,196 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Highwood:
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Moonrise:12:25 pm Thu23.1%
High Moon:04:39 pm Thu24.6%
Moonset:08:53 pm Thu26.0%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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