What is the weather in Wilmette, IL right now?

The latest observation from Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 8:40 AM CDT.

What is the high temperature today in Wilmette, IL?

The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 64°F. Mostly Cloudy.

Will it rain in Wilmette, 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 is the 10-day forecast for Wilmette, IL?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 58°F to 62°F and up to a 56% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

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

Sunrise is about 7:17 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:51 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Wilmette, IL?

At Chicago Botanic Garden, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 63°F and the normal low is 43°F.

Checked Oct 27, 2026

Wilmette, IL Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Wilmette, IL current weather

55°F

Clear

H 64° / L 54°Feels like 55°

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (9.8 mi away), 10/27/2026, 8:40 AM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 2:46 AM

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2 PM63°
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10-day forecast

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Today10/27Low 54°High 64°
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Cloudy
Wed10/2810% chance of precipitationLow 58°High 70°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Thu10/2932% chance of precipitationLow 51°High 71°
Thursday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Rain Showers
Fri10/3037% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 64°
Friday: A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat10/3137% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 67°
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun11/139% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 67°
Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/261% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 65°
Monday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Rain Showers Likely
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend56% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 62°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 62°. Low that night near 44°. About 0.78 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend47% chance of precipitationLow 41°High 60°
Wednesday: Chance of rain. High near 60°. Low that night near 41°. About 0.13 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blend31% chance of precipitationLow 40°High 58°
Thursday: Chance of rain. High near 58°. Low that night near 40°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 42.077, -87.723 from the NWS LOT office, updated 10/27/2026, 2:46 AM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KPWK (Chicago Exec, 10 mi), model run 10/27/2026, 3:00 AM CDT

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

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now53°Partly Sunny2%10 mph
9 AM56°Partly Sunny2%10 mph
10 AM58°Mostly Cloudy4%10 mph
11 AM60°Mostly Cloudy4%10 mph
12 PM61°Partly Sunny4%10 mph
1 PM62°Partly Sunny3%10 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

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

TueNow53° 2% Sky 68%10g15
9 AM56° 2% Sky 69%10g15
10 AM58° 4% Sky 71%10g15
11 AM60° 4% Sky 70%10
12 PM61° 4% Sky 69%10
1 PM62° 3% Sky 68%10
2 PM63° 3% Sky 70%10
3 PM64° 2% Sky 71%10
4 PM64° 2% Sky 73%10
5 PM63° 3% Sky 76%5
6 PM62° 3% Sky 79%5
7 PM60° 2% Sky 83%5
8 PM59° 2% Sky 78%5
9 PM58° 2% Sky 73%5
10 PM58° 2% Sky 69%5
11 PM58° 2% Sky 69%5
Wed 10/2812 AM57° 2% Sky 70%5
1 AM56° 2% Sky 72%5
2 AM56° 2% Sky 75%5
3 AM55° 2% Sky 77%5
4 AM55° 3% Sky 70%5
5 AM54° 3% Sky 63%5
6 AM54° 2% Sky 56%5
7 AM54° 0% Sky 49%5
8 AM55° 0% Sky 46%5
9 AM58° 0% Sky 42%5
10 AM61° 0% Sky 38%5g10
11 AM64° 0% Sky 28%5g12
12 PM67° 0% Sky 29%10
1 PM70° 0% Sky 26%10
2 PM70° 0% Sky 18%10g15
3 PM70° 0% Sky 16%10g16
4 PM70° 0% Sky 24%10g16
5 PM69° 0% Sky 17%10
6 PM66° 0% Sky 17%10
7 PM64° 1% Sky 22%10
8 PM62° 1% Sky 23%10g15
9 PM62° 1% Sky 24%10g16
10 PM61° 1% Sky 21%10g17
11 PM61° 1% Sky 24%10g18
Thu 10/2912 AM60° 1% Sky 28%10g18
1 AM60° 10% Sky 34%10g18
2 AM60° 10% Sky 38%10g20
3 AM59° 10% Sky 43%10g20
4 AM59° 10% Sky 47%15g20
5 AM58° 10% Sky 47%15g20
6 AM58° 10% Sky 48%10g18
7 AM58° 31% Sky 49%10g18
8 AM60° 31% Sky 50%10g17
9 AM63° 31% Sky 52%10g17
10 AM66° 31% Sky 54%10g17
11 AM69° 31% Sky 55%10g17
12 PM71° 31% Sky 55%10g17
1 PM71° 32% Sky 57%10g17
2 PM71° 32% Sky 59%10g16
3 PM71° 32% Sky 62%10g15
4 PM71° 32% Sky 65%10
5 PM70° 32% Sky 64%5g12
6 PM68° 32% Sky 62%5
7 PM62° 1% Sky 61%5
8 PM60° 1% Sky 61%5
9 PM59° 1% Sky 61%5
10 PM58° 1% Sky 61%5
11 PM56° 1% Sky 61%5
Fri 10/3012 AM56° 1% Sky 61%5
1 AM55° 2% Sky 40%5
2 AM54° 2% Sky 44%5
3 AM53° 2% Sky 47%5
4 AM52° 2% Sky 51%5
5 AM51° 2% Sky 52%5
6 AM51° 2% Sky 53%5
7 AM52° 10% Sky 54%5
8 AM54° 10% Sky 58%5
9 AM58° 10% Sky 61%5
10 AM60° 10% Sky 65%5
11 AM62° 10% Sky 65%5g10
12 PM64° 10% Sky 65%5g10
1 PM64° 24% Sky 65%5g10
2 PM64° 24% Sky 68%5g10
3 PM64° 24% Sky 70%5g10
4 PM63° 24% Sky 73%5g10
5 PM62° 24% Sky 77%5g10
6 PM60° 24% Sky 82%5g10
7 PM59° 29% Sky 86%5
8 PM58° 29% Sky 86%5
9 PM58° 29% Sky 86%5
10 PM57° 29% Sky 86%5g10
11 PM57° 29% Sky 86%5
Sat 10/3112 AM56° 29% Sky 86%5
1 AM56° 37% Sky 89%5
2 AM55° 37% Sky 89%5
3 AM55° 37% Sky 89%5
4 AM54° 37% Sky 89%5
5 AM54° 37% Sky 89%5
6 AM53° 37% Sky 89%5
7 AM54° 31% Sky 91%5
8 AM56° 31% Sky 91%5
9 AM58° 31% Sky 91%5
10 AM61° 31% Sky 91%5
11 AM63° 31% Sky 91%5
12 PM64° 31% Sky 91%5
1 PM65° 17% Sky 82%5
2 PM66° 17% Sky 82%5
3 PM66° 17% Sky 82%5
4 PM66° 17% Sky 82%5
5 PM64° 17% Sky 82%5
6 PM62° 17% Sky 82%5
7 PM60° 35% Sky 84%5
8 PM59° 35% Sky 84%5
9 PM58° 35% Sky 84%5
10 PM58° 35% Sky 84%5
11 PM58° 35% Sky 84%5
Sun 11/112 AM57° 35% Sky 84%5
1 AM57° 37% Sky 83%5
1 AM57° 37% Sky 83%5
2 AM56° 37% Sky 83%5
3 AM56° 37% Sky 83%5
4 AM55° 37% Sky 83%5
5 AM55° 37% Sky 83%5
6 AM55° 39% Sky 78%5
7 AM57° 39% Sky 78%5
8 AM60° 39% Sky 78%5
9 AM62° 39% Sky 78%5
10 AM63° 39% Sky 78%5
11 AM64° 39% Sky 78%5
12 PM65° 27% Sky 64%5
1 PM66° 27% Sky 64%5
2 PM66° 27% Sky 64%5
3 PM66° 27% Sky 64%5
4 PM65° 27% Sky 64%5
5 PM63° 27% Sky 64%5
6 PM61° 27% Sky 76%5
7 PM60° 27% Sky 76%5
8 PM59° 27% Sky 76%5
9 PM58° 27% Sky 76%5
10 PM58° 27% Sky 76%5
11 PM57° 27% Sky 76%5
Mon 11/212 AM57° 22% Sky 69%5
1 AM56° 22% Sky 69%5
2 AM56° 22% Sky 69%5
3 AM55° 22% Sky 69%5
4 AM55° 22% Sky 69%5
5 AM54° 22% Sky 69%5
6 AM55° 28% Sky 75%5
7 AM57° 28% Sky 75%5
8 AM59° 28% Sky 75%5
9 AM61° 28% Sky 75%5
10 AM62° 28% Sky 75%5g10
11 AM63° 28% Sky 75%10
12 PM64° 55% Sky 73%10
1 PM65° 55% Sky 73%10
2 PM65° 55% Sky 73%10
3 PM65° 55% Sky 73%10g15
4 PM63° 55% Sky 73%10g16
5 PM61° 55% Sky 73%10g16

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

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/27/2026, 2:46 AM CDT

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Nearby hazards

Illinois hazards

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

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

Drought

By county

Cook County, week of 10/20/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Wilmette, IL right now?: The latest observation from Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 8:40 AM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Wilmette, IL?: The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 64°F. Mostly Cloudy.
Will it rain in Wilmette, 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 is the 10-day forecast for Wilmette, IL?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 58°F to 62°F and up to a 56% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wilmette, IL today?: Sunrise is about 7:17 AM CDT and sunset is about 5:51 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Wilmette, IL?: At Chicago Botanic Garden, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 63°F and the normal low is 43°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 33 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 98% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:49 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:20 PM
Moonrise: 6:23 PM
Moonset: 9:11 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 63°, low 43°, precipitation 3.59 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Chicago Botanic Garden, 5 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
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
NDBC Latest ObservationsNOAA National Data Buoy Center
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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