Chicago
27°80°
Overcast
Feels Like: 31°89°
Min: 25°77°
Max: 29°84°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 26°C. The coming days will be possible thunderstorms throughout the day.
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Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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Chicago starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans.Chicago starts October 11, 2026 looking damp, with rain in the forecast and wetter spells likely at times. Waterproof kit is the safer call for early plans.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 25°C toward a daytime high of about 29°C. Relative humidity sits between 90% and 95%, reaching its peak around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 17 km/h around 21:00.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 77°F toward a daytime high of about 84°F. Relative humidity sits between 90% and 95%, reaching its peak around 18:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 11 mph around 21:00.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 60% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 91% near 17:00. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. Daylight runs from 05:49 to 17:28, lasting 11 hours 39 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 60% around 17:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 91% near 17:00. Expect visibility around 10 mi. Daylight runs from 05:49 to 17:28, lasting 11 hours 39 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, Chicago looks wet enough on October 11, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 29°C.Taken together, Chicago looks wet enough on October 11, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 84°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Chicago
How warm does it get in Chicago?
The warmest month in Chicago is May, with average high temperatures of 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 29°C.The warmest month in Chicago is May, with average high temperatures of 88°F. The average temperature during this period is around 83°F.
How cold does it get in Chicago?
The coldest month in Chicago is January, with average low temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The coldest month in Chicago is January, with average low temperatures of 72°F. The average temperature during this period is around 76°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Chicago?
The wettest month in Chicago is June, with an average of 234 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Chicago is June, with an average of 9.2 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Chicago?
The driest month in Chicago is April, with an average of 43 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Chicago is April, with an average of 1.7 in of precipitation.