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Weather Almanac: Lake Forest, IL 60045

🗓️ Historical norms for August

July September
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August avg. precipitation
🌧️ 3.66"
August days below freezing
📉 ≈0.0 days
Average August lows 59°F – 66°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 15
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Oct 2
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: WAUKEGAN (USC00119029)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AP (USW00004838)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: WAUKEGAN (USC00119029)