Current Weather and Forecast in Chicago, IL
Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
· Local time 03:29
Updated 40 min ago
Chicago hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 19°F (11°C) above the typical October high of 62°F (17°C).
Now
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5 AM
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7:00 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
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3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:12 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
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11 PM
37%
12 AM
17%
1 AM
39%
2 AM
23%
Current conditions in detail
Wind
12 mph
SW · gusts 35 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
17% chance today
Chicago weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 14)
Tomorrow in Chicago looks overcast, with a high of 70° and an overnight low of 60°. There is a 60% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
High / Low
70° / 60°
Precipitation
60%
Sunrise / sunset
07:01 AM / 06:11 PM
Chicago 14-day forecast
Today
Sunny
High 81°
Low 71°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Wed, Oct 14
Wednesday
Overcast
High 70°
Low 60°
Chance of precipitation:
60%
Thu, Oct 15
Thursday
Overcast
High 61°
Low 56°
Chance of precipitation:
89%
Fri, Oct 16
Friday
Sunny
High 58°
Low 46°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Sat, Oct 17
Saturday
Sunny
High 57°
Low 43°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Sun, Oct 18
Sunday
Sunny
High 62°
Low 46°
Chance of precipitation:
3%
Mon, Oct 19
Monday
Overcast
High 57°
Low 54°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
Tue, Oct 20
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 63°
Low 54°
Chance of precipitation:
67%
Wed, Oct 21
Wednesday
Sunny
High 74°
Low 60°
Chance of precipitation:
14%
Thu, Oct 22
Thursday
Overcast
High 76°
Low 63°
Chance of precipitation:
13%
Fri, Oct 23
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 70°
Low 59°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Sat, Oct 24
Saturday
Sunny
High 59°
Low 52°
Chance of precipitation:
6%
Sun, Oct 25
Sunday
Sunny
High 58°
Low 47°
Chance of precipitation:
4%
Mon, Oct 26
Monday
Sunny
High 58°
Low 49°
Chance of precipitation:
2%
About the weather in Chicago
Chicago has a humid continental climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 20°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 132 days.
Chicago climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the best month to go to Chicago?
The best time to visit Chicago is generally May to October, when these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 12 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Which month is wettest in Chicago?
July, at 6.0 inches (152 mm) over about 12 days. February is the driest month, at 2.4 inches (61 mm).
What is the hottest month in Chicago?
July, averaging 80°F (27°C) by day and 67°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 99°F (37°C).
Is there snow in Chicago?
Yes - about 18 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
How much sun does Chicago get?
8.5 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 11.8 hours.
Which month is coolest in Chicago?
January, with highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows near 20°F (-6°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -26°F (-32°C).