What is the weather in Chicago, IL right now?

The latest observation from Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport was 61°F and mostly clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 2:35 PM CDT.

What is the high temperature today in Chicago, IL?

The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 61°F. Mostly Sunny.

Will it rain in Chicago, IL in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago, IL today?

Sunrise is about 7:16 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:52 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Chicago, IL?

At Chicago Northerly Is, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 48°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Chicago, IL Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Right now

Latest observation from the nearest reporting weather station

61°F

Mostly Clear

High 61° · Low 52°

Feels like: 61°
Humidity: 59%
Wind: NE 14 mph
Dew point: 46°
Pressure: 30.33 in
Visibility: 10+ mi

Observed at Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW), 5.5 mi away · 10/26/2026, 2:35 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

Next 7 days · NWS forecast updated 10/26/2026, 1:20 PM CDT

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow61° 1% Sky 48%10g15
3 PM60° 1% Sky 48%10g16
4 PM60° 1% Sky 56%10g16
5 PM59° 1% Sky 45%10g16
6 PM57° 1% Sky 51%10g16
7 PM56° 2% Sky 29%10g16
8 PM55° 2% Sky 29%10g15
9 PM54° 2% Sky 29%10
10 PM54° 2% Sky 31%10
11 PM54° 2% Sky 35%5g12
Tue 10/2712 AM54° 2% Sky 35%5g10
1 AM54° 2% Sky 41%5g10
2 AM53° 3% Sky 44%5
3 AM53° 3% Sky 45%5
4 AM52° 3% Sky 53%5
5 AM52° 3% Sky 57%5
6 AM52° 2% Sky 52%5
7 AM52° 3% Sky 44%5
8 AM53° 3% Sky 46%5g10
9 AM56° 3% Sky 48%5g12
10 AM58° 3% Sky 55%5g12
11 AM61° 3% Sky 61%10
12 PM63° 3% Sky 68%10
1 PM65° 3% Sky 80%5g13
2 PM67° 3% Sky 70%5g13
3 PM68° 3% Sky 73%5g12
4 PM68° 3% Sky 73%5g12
5 PM67° 3% Sky 84%5
6 PM64° 3% Sky 87%5
7 PM63° 1% Sky 88%5
8 PM62° 1% Sky 75%5
9 PM61° 0% Sky 81%5
10 PM60° 0% Sky 78%5
11 PM59° 0% Sky 69%5
Wed 10/2812 AM59° 0% Sky 69%5
1 AM58° 0% Sky 76%5
2 AM58° 0% Sky 84%5
3 AM57° 0% Sky 81%5
4 AM56° 0% Sky 57%5
5 AM56° 0% Sky 63%5
6 AM55° 1% Sky 65%5
7 AM55° 1% Sky 69%5
8 AM56° 1% Sky 28%5
9 AM59° 1% Sky 44%5
10 AM62° 1% Sky 60%5g10
11 AM65° 1% Sky 53%5g12
12 PM68° 1% Sky 47%5g13
1 PM69° 0% Sky 40%10
2 PM71° 0% Sky 37%10
3 PM72° 0% Sky 34%10
4 PM71° 0% Sky 31%10
5 PM69° 0% Sky 28%10
6 PM67° 0% Sky 24%5g12
7 PM65° 1% Sky 21%5g12
8 PM63° 1% Sky 22%5g12
9 PM63° 1% Sky 24%10
10 PM62° 1% Sky 25%10
11 PM62° 1% Sky 26%10g15
Thu 10/2912 AM61° 1% Sky 27%10g15
1 AM61° 2% Sky 28%10g15
2 AM60° 2% Sky 31%10g15
3 AM60° 2% Sky 35%10g16
4 AM60° 2% Sky 38%10g16
5 AM59° 2% Sky 39%10g16
6 AM59° 2% Sky 40%10g16
7 AM59° 19% Sky 41%10g16
8 AM61° 19% Sky 43%10g16
9 AM63° 19% Sky 46%10g16
10 AM66° 19% Sky 48%10g16
11 AM69° 19% Sky 50%10g17
12 PM71° 19% Sky 53%10g18
1 PM73° 11% Sky 55%10g18
2 PM74° 11% Sky 57%10g18
3 PM74° 11% Sky 59%10g17
4 PM74° 11% Sky 61%10g15
5 PM72° 11% Sky 58%10
6 PM70° 11% Sky 55%5g10
7 PM68° 7% Sky 53%5
8 PM66° 7% Sky 53%5
9 PM64° 7% Sky 53%5
10 PM62° 7% Sky 53%5
11 PM61° 7% Sky 53%5
Fri 10/3012 AM60° 7% Sky 53%0g5
1 AM59° 12% Sky 42%0g5
2 AM58° 12% Sky 42%0g5
3 AM57° 12% Sky 42%0g6
4 AM56° 12% Sky 42%5
5 AM56° 12% Sky 42%5
6 AM55° 12% Sky 42%5
7 AM55° 24% Sky 51%5
8 AM57° 24% Sky 51%5
9 AM60° 24% Sky 51%5
10 AM62° 24% Sky 51%5
11 AM64° 24% Sky 51%5
12 PM66° 24% Sky 51%5
1 PM67° 32% Sky 64%5
2 PM68° 32% Sky 64%5
3 PM69° 32% Sky 64%5
4 PM69° 32% Sky 64%5
5 PM67° 32% Sky 64%5
6 PM65° 32% Sky 64%5
7 PM64° 21% Sky 71%5
8 PM62° 21% Sky 71%5
9 PM61° 21% Sky 71%5
10 PM61° 21% Sky 71%5
11 PM60° 21% Sky 71%5
Sat 10/3112 AM59° 21% Sky 71%5
1 AM59° 22% Sky 83%5
2 AM59° 22% Sky 83%5
3 AM58° 22% Sky 83%5
4 AM58° 22% Sky 83%5
5 AM57° 22% Sky 83%5
6 AM57° 22% Sky 83%5
7 AM57° 20% Sky 83%5
8 AM58° 20% Sky 83%5
9 AM61° 20% Sky 83%5
10 AM63° 20% Sky 83%5
11 AM65° 20% Sky 83%5
12 PM66° 20% Sky 83%5
1 PM68° 15% Sky 78%5
2 PM69° 15% Sky 78%5
3 PM70° 15% Sky 78%5
4 PM70° 15% Sky 78%5
5 PM68° 15% Sky 78%5
6 PM66° 15% Sky 78%5
7 PM64° 18% Sky 81%5
8 PM63° 18% Sky 81%5
9 PM62° 18% Sky 81%5
10 PM61° 18% Sky 81%5
11 PM60° 18% Sky 81%5
Sun 11/112 AM60° 18% Sky 81%5
1 AM59° 33% Sky 83%5
1 AM58° 33% Sky 83%5
2 AM58° 33% Sky 83%5
3 AM58° 33% Sky 83%5
4 AM57° 33% Sky 83%5
5 AM57° 33% Sky 83%5
6 AM57° 37% Sky 75%5
7 AM58° 37% Sky 75%5
8 AM61° 37% Sky 75%5
9 AM63° 37% Sky 75%5
10 AM65° 37% Sky 75%5
11 AM67° 37% Sky 75%5
12 PM68° 25% Sky 70%5
1 PM69° 25% Sky 70%5
2 PM70° 25% Sky 70%5
3 PM70° 25% Sky 70%5
4 PM68° 25% Sky 70%5
5 PM66° 25% Sky 70%5
6 PM64° 18% Sky 75%5
7 PM63° 18% Sky 75%5
8 PM62° 18% Sky 75%5
9 PM61° 18% Sky 75%5
10 PM60° 18% Sky 75%5
11 PM60° 18% Sky 75%5

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

7-day forecast

Day and night highs and lows · NWS forecast updated 10/26/2026, 1:20 PM CDT

This Afternoon Mon 10/26
Mostly Sunny
61°/52°
3%
Details
This Afternoon: Mostly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Tue 10/27
Partly Sunny
68°/55°
3%
Details
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Wed 10/28
Mostly Sunny
72°/59°
2%
Details
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday Thu 10/29
Slight Chance Rain Showers
74°/55°
19%
Details
Thursday: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday Fri 10/30
Chance Rain Showers
70°/56°
32%
Details
Friday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday Sat 10/31
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
70°/57°
33%
Details
Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday Sun 11/1
Chance Rain Showers
70°/56°
37%
Details
Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Forecast for 41.833, -87.671 from the NWS LOT office · Official forecast on weather.gov

Radar and satellite

NWS NEXRAD composite (last 50 minutes) and GOES satellite imagery

National radar

Latest

Nearby hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Illinois hazards

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Chicago, IL right now?: The latest observation from Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport was 61°F and mostly clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 2:35 PM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Chicago, IL?: The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 61°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Chicago, IL in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago, IL today?: Sunrise is about 7:16 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:52 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Chicago, IL?: At Chicago Northerly Is, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 48°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, calculated for the center of the area

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 37 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:47 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:21 PM
Moonrise: 5:45 PM
Moonset: 7:54 AM

Drought

Cook County, week of 10/20/2026

By county

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Margaret T Burroughs (31st St. Beach)3.3 mi
Oakwood Beach3.9 mi
12th Street4 mi
49th Street Beach4.8 mi

UV and air quality

EPA UV index forecast, AirNow air quality forecast and the nearest monitor

AQI at CICERO (4 mi): 36Good

UV index guide · Air quality

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 48°. 1991 to 2020 normals at Chicago Northerly Is, 4 mi away.

Weather in nearby cities

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Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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