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Chicago

17°

Overcast

High: 20° · Low: 15° · Feels like 18°

Rain expected around 13:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 15% 17°
12:00 14% 18°
13:00 13% 17°
14:00 10% 18°
15:00 5% 19°
16:00 4% 19°
17:00 3% 20°
18:00 3% 20°
19:00 3% 19°
20:00 4% 18°
21:00 5% 17°
22:00 4% 17°
23:00 2% 17°
00:00 2% 18°
01:00 3% 18°
02:00 3% 18°
03:00 3% 18°
04:00 3% 18°
05:00 3% 18°
06:00 3% 19°
07:00 2% 19°
08:00 2% 20°
09:00 2% 20°
10:00 1% 21°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    21° / 14°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 15%
    Wind
    15 km/h NE
    UV index
    4 · Moderate
    Sun
    5:17 / 20:29

Details

Air quality
38 Fair
PM2.5 7 · PM10 7

Chicago's Climate

Chicago sits on the shore of Lake Michigan and has a humid continental climate with four sharply defined seasons strongly shaped by the lake. Summers (June to August) are hot and humid, often 27-32°C with thunderstorms and the occasional severe storm, while winters (December to February) are frigid below 0°C with heavy snow and a biting wind that drives the feels-like temperature far lower. Its "Windy City" nickname reflects the gusts sweeping off the lake and plains. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind, UV index and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago really that windy?

Yes, winds off Lake Michigan and the open plains keep Chicago breezy year-round, especially in winter when wind chill can push the feels-like temperature below -20°C.

Does Chicago get a lot of snow?

Quite a lot. Chicago averages around 90 cm of snow per season from December through March, with blizzards and lake-effect snow events.

What is the hottest month in Chicago?

July is the hottest, with daytime highs of 28-32°C, high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms, plus occasional heatwaves above 35°C.

When is the best time to visit Chicago?

Late May to June and September to early October are best, offering warm, comfortable weather that avoids both the peak heat and the harsh winter cold.

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Updated: 4:48:19 PM