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Chicago

United States

21°C

Clear sky

Weather today in Chicago

  • Feels like 20°C
  • Rain chance 0%
  • Expected intensity None expected

Right now it is clear. Rain is unlikely for now. Temperatures should reach around 21°C during the day and drop to about 13°C overnight.

Best outdoor window today: 7 PM–10 PM.

  • Local 11:36 AM
  • Daytime
  • Updated 11:36 AM

Key insights

Weather tomorrow in Chicago

Tomorrow in Chicago looks light rain. Highs around 22°C, cooling to about 10°C overnight. Rain chance is about 53%, with moderate showers the most likely outcome.

This week's weather in Chicago

This week in Chicago, the warmest days reach about 27°C and the coolest nights near 10°C. Rain looks more likely on Friday, Monday, Tuesday.

Best time today

  • Best outdoor time 7 PM–10 PM
  • Best running conditions 7 PM–10 PM
  • Lowest rain risk 1 PM–4 PM
  • Most comfortable period 7 PM–10 PM

Hourly forecast

1 PM
21°C
0%
4 PM
21°C
0%
7 PM
18°C
0%
10 PM
13°C
0%
1 AM
12°C
0%
4 AM
12°C
0%
7 AM
10°C
0%
10 AM
19°C
33%

Daily forecast

Today Oct 8
H 21°C L 13°C
0%
Clear Sky
Tomorrow Oct 9
H 22°C L 10°C
53%
Light Rain
Saturday Oct 10
H 25°C L 15°C
0%
Clear Sky
Sunday Oct 11
H 19°C L 15°C
0%
Clear Sky
Monday Oct 12
H 27°C L 14°C
44%
Overcast Clouds
Tuesday Oct 13
H 19°C L 18°C
5%
Moderate Rain

Air quality

Air Quality Index

Level 2 Fair

Fair air quality

Acceptable air quality; sensitive individuals should take care.

PM2.5 4.6
PM10 5.2
O₃ 70.7
NO₂ 4.1
SO₂ 1.5
CO 165.6

Conditions

Humidity 44%
Wind 3.1 m/s
Pressure 1019 hPa
Visibility 10 km
Dew point 9°C
Cloud cover 4%

Sunrise & sunset

Sunrise 6:54 AM
Sunset 6:21 PM
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Temperature

Daily high / low

Rain chance

Humidity

Activity guidance

How suitable today is for popular outdoor activities

Fair for sightseeing
Good for walking
Poor for outdoor activities
Good for photography
Fair for running
Fair for cycling

Plan your day

What to wear and what to expect by time of day

Outfit for this morning

For the morning commute or school run, light layers should feel comfortable.

Outdoor comfort

Comfortable for a commute walk or short outdoor errands.

Morning

  • Light, breathable layers should work well.

Afternoon

  • Conditions look steady. Light layers should be enough unless rain or wind picks up.

Evening

  • Conditions look steady. Light layers should be enough unless rain or wind picks up.

Weather FAQ for Chicago

Answers use the live readings on this page.

What is the weather like in Chicago right now?

Right now in Chicago, it looks clear skies with the air near 21°C.

How hot or cold does it feel in Chicago today?

Good news for planning: the feels-like reading in Chicago is tracking close to the air temperature near 21°C.

Will it rain in Chicago today?

If rain shows up in Chicago, it would be the exception at around 0% probability.

Is it humid in Chicago today?

Chicago sits in a comfortable humidity band around 44%.

Is it windy in Chicago today?

Plan as if wind is a minor detail in Chicago with speeds around 3.1 m/s. The breeze is coming out of the west for now.

What should I wear in Chicago today?

For the morning commute or school run, light layers should feel comfortable. That is the practical read for Chicago today.

Is today good for outdoor activities in Chicago?

Outdoor enthusiasm needs a reality check in Chicago today, near 35 on suitability.

Is today good for travel in Chicago?

A patient itinerary fits Chicago today with travel suitability about 58.

What is the best time to be outside in Chicago today?

If you can choose, be outside in Chicago around 7 PM, 10 PM, that is the kinder stretch.

How comfortable are current conditions in Chicago?

air near 21°C, humidity around 44%, wind near 3.1 m/s keeps Chicago in a manageable comfort zone for most short outdoor plans.