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Weather in Chicago

Live weather forecast for Chicago, United States: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

-3°-3°15°21°23°23°20°13°Jan58Feb72Mar91Apr80May95Jun104Jul181Aug132Sep103Oct149Nov35Dec68
Warmest monthAug · 23°C / 73°F
Coldest monthFeb · -3°C / 26°F
Wettest monthJul · 181 mm
Annual avg temp11°C / 51°F
Annual rainfall1168 mm

About Chicago

Population2,664,452
Coordinates41.850, -87.650
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago

Live weather forecast for Chicago

This page shows a live weather forecast for Chicago, United States, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Chicago is Aug (23°C) and the coldest is Feb (-3°C). The wettest month is Jul (about 181 mm of rainfall), while Nov is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 10.7°C, with roughly 1168 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.