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Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6:01 AM EDT
Chicago, IL Weather Today
Current conditions and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service
Right Now
58°F
⛅ Partly Cloudy
Today
74° / 61°
High / Low
Rain Chance
16%
Today
Wind
5 mph SSW
Humidity 75%
Snapshot
It is 58°F and partly cloudy in Chicago right now. Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Over the next week, highs range from 60°F to 74°F. The wettest day looks like Tuesday, with a 57% chance of rain.
Next 12 Hours
6 AM⛅58°2%
7 AM☀56°1%
8 AM☀56°1%
9 AM☀57°1%
10 AM☀59°1%
11 AM☀62°1%
12 PM☀65°0%
1 PM☀68°0%
2 PM☀71°0%
3 PM☀73°0%
4 PM☀74°0%
5 PM☀74°1%
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | ☀ Sunny | 74° | 61° | 16% |
| Thursday | 🌧 Slight Chance Rain Showers | 68° | 50° | 22% |
| Friday | ⛅ Partly Sunny | 61° | 53° | 34% |
| Saturday | 🌧 Chance Rain Showers | 60° | 55° | 41% |
| Sunday | 🌧 Chance Rain Showers | 64° | 56° | 43% |
| Monday | 🌧 Chance Rain Showers | 64° | 56° | 53% |
| Tuesday | 🌧 Rain Showers Likely | 64° | — | 57% |
Detailed Forecast
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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What is the weather in Chicago, IL today?
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Will it rain in Chicago, IL this week?
Rain is possible on Friday (34%), Saturday (41%), Sunday (43%), Monday (53%), Tuesday (57%).
What is the warmest day this week in Chicago?
Wednesday, with a high near 74°F.
Data source & method: National Weather Service (NOAA). Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6:01 AM EDT. This page refreshes automatically; figures are shown exactly as published by the source. How we source data.