Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
About
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve is a park in northern Illinois managed by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. It sits about 2 miles from the town of Wadsworth. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 67°F in May and about 73°F in September, with July peaking near 81°F. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging around 31°F. For more time on foot nearby, Prairie Farms Trail lies about 5 miles away across the Wisconsin line. Marsh Trails is roughly 6.5 miles off.
Park size
967 acres
Inside this park
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–81°F and lows of 43–62°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Chicago Waukegan Rgnl Ap, IL weather station, 5.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high16° low
- Feb34° high18° low
- Mar44° high27° low
- Apr56° high36° low
- May67° high46° low
- Jun77° high56° low
- Jul81° high62° low
- Aug80° high61° low
- Sep73° high54° low
- Oct61° high43° low
- Nov48° high31° low
- Dec36° high22° low
Where it is
- Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve · Public land
- Nearest town
- Wadsworth, Illinois · 2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
31° / 16°
8 wet
Feb
34° / 18°
8 wet
Mar
44° / 27°
11 wet
Apr
56° / 36°
12 wet
May
67° / 46°
13 wet
Jun
77° / 56°
12 wet
Jul
81° / 62°
11 wet
Aug
80° / 61°
12 wet
Sep
73° / 54°
12 wet
Oct
61° / 43°
11 wet
Nov
48° / 31°
10 wet
Dec
36° / 22°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chicago Waukegan Rgnl Ap, IL, 5.5 mi away at 727 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
