Wauconda
in Lake County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.259 and -88.139 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 15' 32" and W -88° 8' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:59 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:24 am and 8:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Delve into Wauconda

Wauconda in Lake County (Illinois) with it's 13,814 habitants is located in United States about 627 mi (or 1,009 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Wauconda is now 06:59 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Wauconda, of which 6 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Chicago O'Hare International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Waukegan, Woodstock, Wheaton, Geneva and Kenosha. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 23rd of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Holiday Inn Express & Suites LAKE ZURICH-BARRINGTON

Address
4,6 mi
197 S. Rand Road
60047 LAKE ZURICH
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Bonnie Thomson Carter at Wauconda Village Meeting - Oct 1, 2013

Published: October 02, 2013
Length: 18:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Of Wauconda For Wauconda

Bonnie Thomson Carter of the Lake County Board District 5, who previously represented Wauconda for 16 years, shares her experience-based perspective on the recent rejection of Wauconda by the...


Golden Tee Replay on Dusty Bend

Published: October 02, 2011
Length: 31:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: phishrmen11

J*MAC *XI* took this shot while playing at VILLAGE INN, WAUCONDA, IL.


Golden Tee Great Shot on Rocky Hollow!

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Justin McCarthy

J*MAC *XI* hit an amazing shot at VILLAGE INN, WAUCONDA, IL!


428 Lake Shore Blvd, Wauconda

Published: September 22, 2011
Length: 50:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marco Amidei

For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2539530 428 Lake Shore Wauconda, IL 60084 $212750, 2 bed, 2.0 bath, 1408 SF, MLS# 07859070 ENJOY FABULOUS VIEWS OF ...


GLX Snocross Race 3 Jr. 14-15 Final

Published: January 20, 2014
Length: 41:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WindyCityRacingTV

3rd round of the GLX Snocross IL ISOC Regional series.


Welcome to Golden Oaks Farm

Published: March 19, 2013
Length: 54:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Golden Oaks Farm

Welcome to Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, IL. Please enjoy this video and check us out on our website at www.goldenoaksfarm.com.


GLX Snocross Race 4 Sport Round 2

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 00:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WindyCityRacingTV

Awesome new track layout here at GLX Snocross in Wauconda, IL! Was definitely a lot of fun! C'mon and watch or even give racing a shot!


Open Local Illinois - What's Going on in Wauconda? May 31, 2014

Published: June 04, 2014
Length: 59:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Open Local Illinois

Community meeting hosted by Open Local Illinois in Wauconda, IL on 5/31/2014. We were joined by the Institute for Truth in Accounting as they discussed the state of Wauconda's finances (Part 2).


Wauconda IL Whelen WPS-2805 Tornado Siren Test (Dec 4 2012)

Published: December 28, 2012
Length: 12:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TransitWeather

Dec 4 2012 Tue 10am siren test Whelen WPS-2805 Wauconda Police Department 311 South Main Street, Wauconda, IL *yes I am aware the video slightly tilts... the camera was beginning to slowly...


Leprechaun Plunge

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 26:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Remember Your Moment

Head to Wauconda Boat for fun in the lake! The annual Leprechaun Plunge into the chilly waters of Bangs Lake will be held with "pre-jump festivities" http://shamrocktheblock.webs.com/


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wauconda, Illinois

Wauconda is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13,603 at the 2010 census. It is the site of the Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark. Wauconda Community School District 118 (CUSD 118) serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade who live in Wauconda and surrounding communities.

Located at 42.2669, -88.1428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Villages in Illinois, Populated places in Lake County, Illinois, Populated places established in 1849

Wauconda High School

Wauconda High School, officially Wauconda Community High School, and most commonly WHS, is a public four-year high school located in Wauconda, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118.

Located at 42.2675, -88.1474 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1958, , Schools in Lake County, Illinois

Tower Lakes, Illinois

Tower Lakes is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,283 at the 2010 census.

Located at 42.2332, -88.1523 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Illinois, Populated places in Lake County, Illinois

Wauconda Area Library

The Wauconda Area Library is a public library located in Wauconda, Illinois. The library district covers portions of Lake and McHenry Counties in Illinois and is a member of the North Suburban Library System (NSLS).

Located at 42.2706, -88.145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in McHenry County, Illinois, Public libraries in Illinois, Libraries in Lake County, Illinois

Bangs Lake

Bangs Lake is a natural glacial lake that is located in Wauconda, Illinois. It is named after Justus Bangs, the first permanent settler in Wauconda, who arrived in the summer of 1836. Justus Bangs reportedly named Wauconda as well, supposedly after a Native American Indian character in a story Bangs had read. However, some believe that Wauconda was named after an Indian chief who is buried on the southern shore of Bangs Lake.

Located at 42.2656, -88.1331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Illinois, Geography of Lake County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Lake County, Illinois

Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 is an Illinois school district serving the Lake County communities of Wauconda, Island Lake, Lakemoor, Volo, Port Barrington, and Lake Barrington. The district governs three elementary schools (Cotton Creek School, Robert Crown School, and Wauconda Grade School), two middle schools (Matthews Middle School and Wauconda Middle School) and one high school Wauconda High School.

Located at 42.2675, -88.1467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
School districts in Lake County, Illinois

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