Weather in Chicago, IL
Updated 2026-09-26 06:45 local time · ZIP codes 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
58°18% rain57°15% rain
59°7% rain
63°1% rain67°9% rain69°9% rain71°9% rain72°4% rain73°8% rain71°1% rain68°1% rain65°10% rain3-day weather forecast
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Today vs yesterday in Chicago
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 15%).
It feels like 55°F with winds near 3 mph.
71°F, 1% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Current temperature is 58°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 15%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Chicago
Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.
Chicago is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.85°N latitude and 87.65°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Chicago weather today
Overcast and 58°F in Chicago, IL. Today's high is 73°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 68%, pressure is 30.21 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Chicago
Sunrise is at 06:42 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 72°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.