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Evanston weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
34°F 1°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 4 cm
Jan
29°F -1°C
15°F -9°C
1 in 3 cm
Feb
34°F 1°C
20°F -6°C
1 in 3 cm
Mar
41°F 5°C
26°F -3°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
54°F 12°C
37°F 2°C
3 in 7 cm
May
65°F 18°C
46°F 7°C
4 in 10 cm

Extended Forecast
Wednesday
Dec 2
Hi:
43°F 6°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Thursday
Dec 3
Hi:
36°F 2°C
Lo:
20°F -6°C
Friday
Dec 4
Hi:
29°F -1°C
Lo:
18°F -7°C
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  • Resident population: 10,248 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports
  • 4,373 TripAdvisor reviews of 2,768 accommodations, 15 attractions and 91 restaurants
This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking.
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Northwestern University
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Evanston
Attraction type: Educational site
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Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Evanston

Focusing exclusively on the history and culture of North American native civilizations, the collections range from the Paleo-Indian period through present day.

Attraction type: History museum
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Bill's Blues
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Evanston
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Mary and Leigh Block Museum

The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, is the fine arts museum of Chicago’s North Shore, offering focused visual arts programming for the Northwestern University community...

Attraction type: Art museum
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Bill's Blues
Attraction type: Bar/club
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
Attraction type: Historic site; Lighthouse
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