Chicago
Cook County, Illinois, United States
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18°64°
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Feels Like: 20°67°
Min: 8°46°
Max: 18°64°
The next few hours will be clear, with today reaching 18°C and dropping to 8°C. The coming days will be partly cloudy throughout the day.
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Chicago today, October 22, 2026
Chicago starts October 22, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds.Chicago starts October 22, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds.
The day peaks near 18°C and cools toward 8°C. Relative humidity sits between 61% and 93%, reaching its peak around 19:00. Winds stay light, near 11 km/h by 15:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The day peaks near 64°F and cools toward 46°F. Relative humidity sits between 61% and 93%, reaching its peak around 19:00. Winds stay light, near 7 mph by 15:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Later hours favour clearer intervals, as cloud stays near 3% around 20:00. The afternoon is the better half for outdoor time. Expect visibility near 16 km, with poorer spells close to 15.5 km. The sun rises at 07:18 and sets at 17:50, for a total of 10 hours 31 minutes of sunlight today.Later hours favour clearer intervals, as cloud stays near 3% around 20:00. The afternoon is the better half for outdoor time. Expect visibility near 10 mi, with poorer spells close to 9.6 mi. The sun rises at 07:18 and sets at 17:50, for a total of 10 hours 31 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Chicago on October 22, 2026 favours outdoor plans under mostly open skies, with a comfortable high near 18°C.Overall, Chicago on October 22, 2026 favours outdoor plans under mostly open skies, with a comfortable high near 64°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Chicago
How warm does it get in Chicago?
The warmest month in Chicago is August, with average high temperatures of 25°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.The warmest month in Chicago is August, with average high temperatures of 76°F. The average temperature during this period is around 72°F.
How cold does it get in Chicago?
The coldest month in Chicago is January, with average low temperatures of -4°C. The average temperature during this period is around -2°C.The coldest month in Chicago is January, with average low temperatures of 25°F. The average temperature during this period is around 29°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Chicago?
The wettest month in Chicago is October, with an average of 123 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Chicago is October, with an average of 4.8 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Chicago?
The driest month in Chicago is September, with an average of 63 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Chicago is September, with an average of 2.5 in of precipitation.