Geography of O'Hare International Airport
Geography of O'Hare International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of O'Hare International Airport
Wicker Park is 13 mi to the east, The Loop is 16 mi to the south-east, Cook County is 16 mi to the south-east and Area Code 312 is 16 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 41°58′27.1″N 87°54′26.3″W (41.9742, -87.9073)
Quick facts about O'Hare International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 41°58′27.1″N 87°54′26.3″W (41.9742, -87.9073) |
| IATA code | ORD |
| Local time | 4:39 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | May, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
O'Hare International Airport is an airport in Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in O'Hare International Airport with clear. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 65°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit O'Hare International Airport is May, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
Nearby highlights include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in O'Hare International Airport today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in O'Hare International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 15° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 40° | 24° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 33° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 42° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 70° | 50° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 63° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 64° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 59° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 48° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 36° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 25° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is O'Hare International Airport?
O'Hare International Airport is an airport in Chicago. Its coordinates are 41.9742, -87.9073. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in O'Hare International Airport right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 54% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit O'Hare International Airport?
May, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in O'Hare International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is O'Hare International Airport in?
O'Hare International Airport observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:39 PM.
What are the top things to do in O'Hare International Airport?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 4:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
