Volo, Illinois
Volo is a village of 6,706 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1993.
Why visit Volo
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Volo Auto Museum and Volo Bog State Natural Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Volo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Volo
Volo is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It was incorporated as a village on April 26, 1993. Per the 2020 census, the population was 6,122.
From the Wikipedia article Volo, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Park · 2.0 mi
State park in Lake County, Illinois, USA
Stonewall Orchard Golf Club
Golf course · 2.0 mi
25675 W IL Highway 60, Grayslake
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Leo's Chicago Grill
Restaurant · Regional · 2.0 mi
399 Wilson Road, Round Lake
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
31600 Highway 12, Lakemoor
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:30-20:00
Bonus Round Pizza and Gaming
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
437 Wilson Road, Round Lake
Mo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.8 mi
27625 IL Route 20, Lakemoor
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Fremont Jr High/Middle School
School · 5.5 mi
28871 N Fremont Center Rd, Mundelein
Healthcare2
Map of Volo
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 1.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 1.6 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 1.9 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mc Henry -Wg Stratton L&D (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Lakemoor 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Round Lake 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Long Lake 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Wauconda 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Round Lake Park 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Island Lake 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Hainesville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Round Lake Heights 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Pistakee Highlands 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Picture of Symphony Meadows Park, StepfordWiki, CC BY 4.0
- Volo Bog open-water center, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
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