Chicago Weather Forecast
Chicago weather: 58°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Chicago
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
10 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 89%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Chicago
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Chicago
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 58°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 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 3:36 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 August 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
