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Crystal Lake weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Crystal Lake swings 62°F across the year, from 82°F highs in July to 20°F lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 38 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
82°F average high
Coldest month
January
20°F average low
Wettest month
July
38 in a year
Below freezing
4 months
January, February, March and December
Comfortable
3 months
May, September and October
Residents
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Crystal Lake and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Crystal Lake hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Crystal Lake 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Crystal Lake, Illinois (IL) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 20°F), with roughly 38 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Crystal Lake right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Crystal Lake climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
32°
20°
Feb
43°
25°
Mar
47°
30°
Apr
59°
40°
May
72°
50°
Jun
81°
61°
Jul
82°
64°
Aug
81°
64°
Sep
76°
59°
Oct
63°
48°
Nov
49°
36°
Dec
39°
27°

Which forecast is most accurate in Crystal Lake?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
96±0.4°F97±0.8 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
76
/100rank #2
89±1.1°F95±1.6 mph4771% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Crystal Lake today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Crystal Lake today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Crystal Lake today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Crystal Lake and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Crystal Lake?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Crystal Lake (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 76. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Crystal Lake?
July is typically the warmest month in Crystal Lake, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Crystal Lake get?
The coldest month in Crystal Lake is January, when overnight lows average about 20°F.
How much rain does Crystal Lake get?
Crystal Lake sees roughly 38 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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