ZIP Code 60601 Weather Forecast
ZIP Code 60601 weather: 67°F, clear. 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 67°F (19°C) in ZIP Code 60601 with clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 64°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 17%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
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 about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 80°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in ZIP Code 60601 today at 9.5/10. 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.
Weather in ZIP Code 60601 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:11 PM, Aug 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 64° | 17% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 61° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 61° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 65° | 22% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 66° | 17% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 64° | 8% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 63° | 11% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 60° | 21% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 64° | 21% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 67° | 17% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 64° | 17% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 63° | 26% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 61° | 33% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 63° | 24% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 62° | 30% | 10 mph | 6 |
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° | 66° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 61° | 3,6 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.
Sun, twilight and moon
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 67°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 5 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 1:11 PM.
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 August 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
