Chicago weather today
Live conditions, hourly and 14-day forecast and air quality for Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Chicago
Illinois, United States
51°
Mainly clear
- Feels like
- 46°
- High
- 65°
- Low
- 51°
Mainly clear, 51° and feels like 46°. High 65°, low 51° with no rain expected.
Next 48 hours
- NowOvercast52°1%
- 11 PMMainly clear51°1%
- 12 AMOvercast51°1%Thu
- 1 AMOvercast51°1%
- 2 AMOvercast50°3%
- 3 AMOvercast50°2%
- 4 AMOvercast50°3%
- 5 AMLight drizzle50°5%
- 6 AMLight drizzle50°7%
- 7 AMOvercast49°4%
- 8 AMOvercast49°3%
- 9 AMOvercast48°3%
- 10 AMOvercast49°3%
- 11 AMOvercast50°4%
- 12 PMOvercast49°6%
- 1 PMOvercast49°9%
- 2 PMLight drizzle49°11%
- 3 PMOvercast49°20%
- 4 PMOvercast49°27%
- 5 PMOvercast49°25%
- 6 PMOvercast49°24%
- 7 PMLight drizzle49°35%
- 8 PMLight drizzle47°23%
- 9 PMLight drizzle46°25%
- 10 PMOvercast46°18%
- 11 PMOvercast45°12%
- 12 AMOvercast44°10%Fri
- 1 AMOvercast43°3%
- 2 AMOvercast42°2%
- 3 AMOvercast41°0%
- 4 AMPartly cloudy40°0%
- 5 AMMainly clear39°0%
- 6 AMOvercast39°0%
- 7 AMOvercast39°0%
- 8 AMMainly clear40°0%
- 9 AMOvercast41°0%
- 10 AMOvercast43°3%
- 11 AMOvercast43°3%
- 12 PMPartly cloudy45°3%
- 1 PMSunny47°3%
- 2 PMPartly cloudy47°3%
- 3 PMSunny47°3%
- 4 PMSunny45°3%
- 5 PMPartly cloudy44°3%
- 6 PMOvercast44°3%
- 7 PMOvercast45°1%
- 8 PMOvercast45°1%
- 9 PMOvercast45°1%
Temperature · vertical lines mark midnight
| Time | Condition | Temperature | Rain chance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Overcast | 52° | 1% | 10 mph |
| Wed 11 PM | Mainly clear | 51° | 1% | 10 mph |
| Thu 12 AM | Overcast | 51° | 1% | 10 mph |
| Thu 1 AM | Overcast | 51° | 1% | 9 mph |
| Thu 2 AM | Overcast | 50° | 3% | 9 mph |
| Thu 3 AM | Overcast | 50° | 2% | 8 mph |
| Thu 4 AM | Overcast | 50° | 3% | 9 mph |
| Thu 5 AM | Light drizzle | 50° | 5% | 8 mph |
| Thu 6 AM | Light drizzle | 50° | 7% | 7 mph |
| Thu 7 AM | Overcast | 49° | 4% | 11 mph |
| Thu 8 AM | Overcast | 49° | 3% | 9 mph |
| Thu 9 AM | Overcast | 48° | 3% | 9 mph |
| Thu 10 AM | Overcast | 49° | 3% | 9 mph |
| Thu 11 AM | Overcast | 50° | 4% | 9 mph |
| Thu 12 PM | Overcast | 49° | 6% | 9 mph |
| Thu 1 PM | Overcast | 49° | 9% | 8 mph |
| Thu 2 PM | Light drizzle | 49° | 11% | 7 mph |
| Thu 3 PM | Overcast | 49° | 20% | 6 mph |
| Thu 4 PM | Overcast | 49° | 27% | 5 mph |
| Thu 5 PM | Overcast | 49° | 25% | 4 mph |
| Thu 6 PM | Overcast | 49° | 24% | 4 mph |
| Thu 7 PM | Light drizzle | 49° | 35% | 12 mph |
| Thu 8 PM | Light drizzle | 47° | 23% | 14 mph |
| Thu 9 PM | Light drizzle | 46° | 25% | 14 mph |
| Thu 10 PM | Overcast | 46° | 18% | 15 mph |
| Thu 11 PM | Overcast | 45° | 12% | 14 mph |
| Fri 12 AM | Overcast | 44° | 10% | 12 mph |
| Fri 1 AM | Overcast | 43° | 3% | 11 mph |
| Fri 2 AM | Overcast | 42° | 2% | 10 mph |
| Fri 3 AM | Overcast | 41° | 0% | 11 mph |
| Fri 4 AM | Partly cloudy | 40° | 0% | 12 mph |
| Fri 5 AM | Mainly clear | 39° | 0% | 10 mph |
| Fri 6 AM | Overcast | 39° | 0% | 12 mph |
| Fri 7 AM | Overcast | 39° | 0% | 12 mph |
| Fri 8 AM | Mainly clear | 40° | 0% | 13 mph |
| Fri 9 AM | Overcast | 41° | 0% | 14 mph |
| Fri 10 AM | Overcast | 43° | 3% | 14 mph |
| Fri 11 AM | Overcast | 43° | 3% | 13 mph |
| Fri 12 PM | Partly cloudy | 45° | 3% | 14 mph |
| Fri 1 PM | Sunny | 47° | 3% | 13 mph |
| Fri 2 PM | Partly cloudy | 47° | 3% | 13 mph |
| Fri 3 PM | Sunny | 47° | 3% | 13 mph |
| Fri 4 PM | Sunny | 45° | 3% | 11 mph |
| Fri 5 PM | Partly cloudy | 44° | 3% | 10 mph |
| Fri 6 PM | Overcast | 44° | 3% | 11 mph |
| Fri 7 PM | Overcast | 45° | 1% | 11 mph |
| Fri 8 PM | Overcast | 45° | 1% | 10 mph |
| Fri 9 PM | Overcast | 45° | 1% | 10 mph |
7-day forecast
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Drizzle
- Sunrise
- 6:26 AM
- Sunset
- 4:41 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 14 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 13 mph SSWGusts 38 mph
- Precipitation
- 0.03 in
Light drizzle
- Sunrise
- 6:28 AM
- Sunset
- 4:39 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min
- UV index
- 1Low
- Wind
- 15 mph WGusts 31 mph
- Precipitation
- 0.07 in
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 4:38 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 9 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 14 mph NNWGusts 30 mph
- Precipitation
- 0 in
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 4:37 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 7 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 9 mph NGusts 12 mph
- Precipitation
- 0 in
Overcast
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 4:36 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 5 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 4 mph NGusts 6 mph
- Precipitation
- 0 in
Mainly clear
- Sunrise
- 6:33 AM
- Sunset
- 4:35 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 2 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 7 mph SWGusts 19 mph
- Precipitation
- 0 in
Partly cloudy
- Sunrise
- 6:34 AM
- Sunset
- 4:34 PM
- Daylight
- 10 h 0 min
- UV index
- 3Moderate
- Wind
- 10 mph WGusts 23 mph
- Precipitation
- 0 in
Air quality
GoodUS AQI 21, Good.
Air quality is satisfactory; enjoy outdoor activities.
- PM2.5 (Fine particles)
- 4µg/m³
- PM10 (Coarse particles)
- 4µg/m³
- O₃ (Ozone)
- 38µg/m³
- NO₂ (Nitrogen dioxide)
- 14.9µg/m³
- SO₂ (Sulphur dioxide)
- 1.2µg/m³
- CO (Carbon monoxide)
- 156µg/m³
Next 24 hours
Peak 8 PM · AQI 27
- 10 PM: AQI 21, Good
- 11 PM: AQI 20, Good
- 12 AM: AQI 20, Good
- 1 AM: AQI 20, Good
- 2 AM: AQI 20, Good
- 3 AM: AQI 20, Good
- 4 AM: AQI 20, Good
- 5 AM: AQI 21, Good
- 6 AM: AQI 22, Good
- 7 AM: AQI 23, Good
- 8 AM: AQI 24, Good
- 9 AM: AQI 24, Good
- 10 AM: AQI 24, Good
- 11 AM: AQI 25, Good
- 12 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 1 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 2 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 3 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 4 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 5 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 6 PM: AQI 25, Good
- 7 PM: AQI 26, Good
- 8 PM: AQI 27, Good
- 9 PM: AQI 27, Good
Sun
- Sunrise
- 6:26 AM
- Sunset
- 4:41 PM
- Day length
- 10 h 14 min
Golden hour: until about 7:26 AM and from about 3:41 PM, the best soft light for photos.
Current details
- Wind
11 mph
From WSW · gusts 26 mph
- Humidity
87%
Dew point 48°
Dry
- UV index
0Low
No protection needed for most people.
- Pressure
1006 hPa
- Visibility
10 mi
- Cloud cover
44%
- Precipitation
0 in
last hour · 0.03 in today
Forecast data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Chicago weather and climate
Humid continental climate. Chicago, on Lake Michigan, has warm, humid summers and cold, windy winters with regular snow. Lake breezes cool the shoreline in summer, while winter wind chill can be severe.
Right now in Chicago
Mainly clear, 51° and feels like 46°. High 65°, low 51° with no rain expected. Air quality: US AQI 21 (good). (as of 10:45 PM local time)
Seasons in Chicago
| Season | Months | Typical temperature | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18–29°C | Warm to hot, humid, with thunderstorms. |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 4–23°C | Pleasant early, cold by November. |
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -9–1°C | Cold, snowy and windy. |
Ranges are typical daily lows to highs, not a forecast. Individual days can be well outside them.
Best time to visit Chicago
Usually May to September. Check the 14-day forecast above before you book, and the AQI card if air quality matters to you.
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Chicago weather FAQ
What is the weather in Chicago today?
The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Chicago are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.
What is the best time to visit Chicago?
The most comfortable time to visit Chicago is usually May to September. Chicago, on Lake Michigan, has warm, humid summers and cold, windy winters with regular snow. Lake breezes cool the shoreline in summer, while winter wind chill can be severe.
How hot does Chicago get?
In Chicago, the summer season (June to August) is the warmest time of year, with typical temperatures of 18–29°C. Warm to hot, humid, with thunderstorms.
How cold is Chicago in winter?
In Chicago, the winter season runs from December to February, with typical temperatures of -9–1°C. Cold, snowy and windy.
Is the air quality in Chicago bad today?
Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Air quality in Chicago changes with the weather: calm, dry spells let pollution build up, while wind and rain clear it. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Today's air quality is in the live AQI card. New to reading forecasts? The weather guide explains rain chance, feels-like, AQI and UV bands.
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