Wicker Park Weather Forecast
Wicker Park weather: 63°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Wicker Park is a district in Chicago. Wicker Park is a district known for independent shops and music venues.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Wicker Park with overcast. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 60°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Wicker Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 13 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 September. The forecast high of 68°F is 6.5°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wicker Park today at 9.3/10. 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 Wicker Park
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 29 at 2:48PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
Weather in Wicker Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:38 PM, Sep 30 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wicker Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Rain | 68° / 60° | 99% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 70° / 62° | 92% · 0,9 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 58° | 79% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 55° | 1% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 57° | 3% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 51° | 1% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 49° | 1% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 51° | 4% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 4% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 55° | 4% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 50° | 10% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 10% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 53° | 16% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 53° | 16% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 56° | 14% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in Wicker Park 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° | 18° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 25° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 34° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 51° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 64° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 81° | 69° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 67° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 63° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 38° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 27° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Wicker Park
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Air quality and pollen in Wicker Park
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 Wicker Park
Go in May, June, July, August and September. 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 Wicker Park?
Wicker Park is a district in Chicago. Its coordinates are 41.9088, -87.6796. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Wicker Park right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wicker Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Wicker Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wicker Park in?
Wicker Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:38 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Wicker Park?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 13 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Wicker Park?
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 September 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
