The Loop Weather Forecast
The Loop weather: 68°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
The Loop is a district in Chicago. The Loop is a district known for the theatre district and the L.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in The Loop with overcast. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 59°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit The Loop 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 5.9°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in The Loop 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 The Loop right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:40 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for The Loop
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 59° | 5% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 57° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 58° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 64° | 18% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 15% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 68° | 4% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 62° | 19% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 67° | 30% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 69° | 31% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 71° / 65° | 21% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 71° / 64° | 21% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 25% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 65° | 31% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 63° | 29% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 63° | 26% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 64° | 19% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 1 |
Climate in The Loop 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 | 79° | 66° | 3,1 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).
Weather map for The Loop
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in The Loop
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 The Loop
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.
Explore The Loop
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Loop?
The Loop is a district in Chicago. Its coordinates are 41.8837, -87.6289. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in The Loop right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 63% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit The Loop?
May, June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in The Loop, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is The Loop in?
The Loop observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:40 PM.
What is the nearest airport to The Loop?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 16 mi away.
What are the top things to do in The Loop?
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 (districts) - 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 7:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
