Illinois Weather Forecast
Illinois weather: 75°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Illinois
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 88° / 64° | 73% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 53° | 58% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 47° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 53° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 42° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 50° | 3% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 49° | 3% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 51° | 1% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 60° | 3% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 12% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 47° | 15% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 49° | 16% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 54° | 16% | 17 mph | 5 |
The two-week trend
Warming. The second half of the window averages 36°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 76°F against a October normal of 69°F - 39°F above.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,6 in against a typical 0,3 in).
What this means for Illinois
Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is 19.6°F above the 69°F typical for this month.
A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 83°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 78°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Illinois?
Illinois is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.7817, -89.6501. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Illinois right now?
It is currently 75°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 52% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Illinois?
August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Illinois, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Illinois in?
Illinois observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:41 PM.
How many people live in Illinois?
Illinois has a population of approximately 12.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Illinois?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 177 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 300 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Illinois?
Popular options include Starved Rock State Park, Lake Michigan, Gateway Arch National Park and Indiana Dunes National Park.
What places are in Illinois?
Illinois covers 4 places in this atlas, including Chicago, Starved Rock State Park, Cook County and Lake Michigan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
