ZIP Code 60601 Weather Forecast
ZIP Code 60601 weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
ZIP Code 60601 is a postal code area in Chicago. ZIP Code 60601 covers The Loop.
Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in ZIP Code 60601 with overcast. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 62°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 85%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit ZIP Code 60601 is May, June, 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 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 16 mi away. Nearby highlights include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 10.6°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in ZIP Code 60601 today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for ZIP Code 60601
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 1:02PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
Weather in ZIP Code 60601 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:29 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for ZIP Code 60601
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 75° / 62° | 85% · 1,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 56° | 25% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 54° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 1% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 52° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 48° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 55° | 7% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 56° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 53° | 2% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 64° | 8% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 56° | 15% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 54° | 19% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 19% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 57° | 19% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 53° | 12% · 1,1 in | 25 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 12% | -- | — |
Climate in ZIP Code 60601 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° | 17° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 40° | 25° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 34° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 43° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 67° | 51° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 64° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 68° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 67° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 62° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 50° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 38° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 27° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in ZIP Code 60601
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit ZIP Code 60601
Go in May, June, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is ZIP Code 60601?
ZIP Code 60601 is a postal code area in Chicago. Its coordinates are 41.8858, -87.6229. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60601 right now?
It is currently 62°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit ZIP Code 60601?
May, June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in ZIP Code 60601, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is ZIP Code 60601 in?
ZIP Code 60601 observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 11:29 AM.
What is the nearest airport to ZIP Code 60601?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 16 mi away.
What are the top things to do in ZIP Code 60601?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (postal-codes-sample) - 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 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
