Chicago, IL Weather Forecast & Alerts

Current conditions, 5-day forecast, and active NWS weather alerts for Chicago, IL.

Current Conditions — Chicago, IL

PALWAUKEE (KPWK)

Clear

59.0 F
Humidity:72%
Wind Speed:E 6.9 mph
Barometer:29.98 in
Dewpoint:50.0 F
Visibility:10.00 mi
Precip:--
Heat Index:NA
Wind Chill:NA
Apr 22 2026, 10:35 AM CDT
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5-Day Forecast — Chicago, IL

Wednesday

High 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Night
Low 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday

High 75 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday
Night
Low 60 °F
Chance of T-storms
Friday

High 73 °F
T-storms Likely
Friday
Night
Low 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday

High 57 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday
Night
Low 48 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday

High 62 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast — Chicago, IL

Wednesday
Mostly Cloudy. High near 59°F. Wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly Cloudy. Low around 51°F. Wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly Sunny. High near 75°F. Wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Chance of Thunderstorms. Low around 60°F. Wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Thunderstorms Likely. High near 73°F. Wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly Cloudy. Low around 50°F. Wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 13 mph.
Saturday
Partly Sunny. High near 57°F. Wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly Cloudy. Low around 48°F. Wind around 3 mph, with gusts as high as 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly Sunny. High near 62°F. Wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Chance of Rain. Low around 53°F. Wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Thunderstorms Likely. High near 68°F. Wind 16 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Rain Likely. Low around 50°F. Wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy. High near 64°F. Wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Day 1 Outlook • April 22, 2026

Observation History — Chicago, IL

Time Wind
(mph)		 Vis
(mi)		 Weather Precip (in) Temperature (F) Relative
Humidity		 Wind
Chill
(F)		 Heat
Index
(F)		 Pressure
Air Dwpt altimeter
(in)		 sea level
(mb)
10:35 AM CDT E 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 59.0 50.0 72% NA NA 29.98 1015.2
10:20 AM CDT 5.7 10.00 Mostly Clear -- 59.0 48.2 67% NA NA 29.97 1014.9
10:00 AM CDT 8.1 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 57.2 48.2 72% NA NA 29.97 1014.9
09:45 AM CDT 6.9 10.00 Cloudy -- 57.2 48.2 72% NA NA 29.96 1014.6
09:35 AM CDT 8.1 10.00 Cloudy -- 57.2 48.2 72% NA NA 29.96 1014.6
09:20 AM CDT E 8.1 10.00 Cloudy -- 57.2 48.2 72% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
09:10 AM CDT 6.9 10.00 Cloudy -- 57.2 50.0 77% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
09:05 AM CDT 8.1 10.00 Cloudy -- 59.0 50.0 72% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:45 AM CDT E 5.7 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 59.0 50.0 72% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:35 AM CDT 6.9 10.00 Mostly Clear -- 57.2 50.0 77% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:20 AM CDT 8.1 10.00 Partly Cloudy -- 57.2 50.0 77% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:15 AM CDT 6.9 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 59.0 51.8 77% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:10 AM CDT E 6.9 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 60.8 51.8 72% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:05 AM CDT E 4.6 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 60.8 51.8 72% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
08:00 AM CDT E 4.6 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 60.8 51.8 72% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
07:50 AM CDT 4.6 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 60.8 53.6 77% NA NA 29.95 1014.2
07:45 AM CDT 3.4 10.00 Partly Cloudy -- 60.8 53.6 77% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
07:35 AM CDT 0.0 10.00 Partly Cloudy -- 60.8 55.4 82% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
07:20 AM CDT 0.0 10.00 Partly Cloudy -- 60.8 55.4 82% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
07:15 AM CDT 0.0 10.00 Partly Cloudy -- 60.8 55.4 82% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
07:10 AM CDT 0.0 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 59.0 55.4 88% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
07:05 AM CDT 0.0 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 59.0 55.4 88% NA NA 29.94 1013.9
06:50 AM CDT 0.0 10.00 Mostly Cloudy -- 57.2 55.4 94% NA NA 29.93 1013.5
06:40 AM CDT 3.4 10.00 Partly Cloudy -- 57.2 55.4 94% NA NA 29.93 1013.5

Regional Weather Observation

PALWAUKEE (KPWK)

Clear
59.0 F

CHICAGO O HARE (KORD)

Cloudy
62.6 F

WAUKEGAN (KUGN)

Clear
60.8 F

CHICAGO (KMDW)

Cloudy
68.0 F

SCHAUMBURG (K06C)

Cloudy
67.1 F

KENOSHA (KENW)

Clear
59.0 F
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