Chicago Weather Forecast
Chicago weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Chicago
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 44° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 48° | 4% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 51° | 4% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 55° | 1% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 54° | 3% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 57° | 4% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 62° | 9% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 61° | 12% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 59° | 41% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 41% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 47° | 27% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | 27% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 46° | 19% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 47° | 19% | 7 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 38°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 64°F against a October normal of 64°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,7 in).
What this means for Chicago
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 84°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 Chicago?
Chicago is a city in Illinois. Its coordinates are 41.8781, -87.6298. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Chicago right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
May, June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Chicago, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 11:49 AM.
How many people live in Chicago?
Chicago has a population of approximately 2.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Chicago?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 16 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Chicago?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
What places are in Chicago?
Chicago covers 5 places in this atlas, including O'Hare International Airport, The Loop, Wicker Park, ZIP Code 60601 and Area Code 312.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 24, 2026 at 11:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
