Third Lake, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,203 Population 2,039/sq mi density
$150,893 Median Income $68,252 per capita
$329,500 Home Value $428,031 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$150,893 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$329,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Third Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation766 ft (233 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,039/sq mi
Coordinates42.3698°N, 88.0091°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcHenry County County
Nearest AirportKenosha Regional (ENW)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0484 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 125 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 60 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 138 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 65 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 99 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 36 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 59 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 103 fatalities, 2,157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 82 km 29
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 74 km 1
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 78 km 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 79 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 77 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 35 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 22, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Nov 22, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 17 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest

Third Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.9").

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