Chicago, IL Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Wind: 10 mph N
Friday

Rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Chicago, IL is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Apr 9, 2026 2:26 PM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers Apr 10 to Apr 15, 2026 for Chicago, IL.

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Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
Apr 10 to Apr 15, 2026
Latest sync
Apr 9, 2026 2:26 PM CDT
Forecast office
LOT
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
49°F
Friday
Next Low
37°F
Friday Night
Rain Outlook
10
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
15 to 20 mph
Sunday

Daily Outlook

Today
Apr 10
Rain Showers
49 °F
/ 37°F
Wind 10 mph
Sat
Apr 11
Mostly Sunny
52 °F
/ 50°F
Wind 5 to 10 mph
Sun
Apr 12
Chance Rain Showers
75 °F
/ 61°F
Wind 15 to 20 mph
Mon
Apr 13
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
78 °F
/ 63°F
Wind 15 to 20 mph
Tue
Apr 14
Showers And Thunderstorms
76 °F
/ 49°F
Wind 15 mph
Wed
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64 °F
/ 46°F
Wind 15 mph

This Week in Chicago

Monday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Chicago at 78 degrees F.

Friday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 37 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Sunday at about 15 to 20 mph S.

Precipitation is mentioned in 10 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Apr 9, 2026 2:26 PM CDT
Coverage
6 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
LOT
Radar station
KLOT

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Friday Night
Apr 10
37°F
Mostly Clear
5 to 10 mph NE

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday
Apr 11
52°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph E

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night
Apr 11
50°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 to 15 mph SE

A chance of rain showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday
Apr 12
75°F
Chance Rain Showers
15 to 20 mph S

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Sunday Night
Apr 12
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 to 20 mph SSW

A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday
Apr 13
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 to 20 mph SW

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night
Apr 13
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SSW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday
Apr 14
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SW

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night
Apr 14
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
15 mph SSW

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday
Apr 15
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 mph SSW

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

Wednesday Night
Apr 15
46°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph WSW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Friday
Apr 10
Rain Showers
49°F
10 mph
N
Friday Night
Apr 10
Mostly Clear
37°F
5 to 10 mph
NE
Saturday
Apr 11
Mostly Sunny
52°F
5 to 10 mph
E
Saturday Night
Apr 11
Chance Rain Showers
50°F
10 to 15 mph
SE
Sunday
Apr 12
Chance Rain Showers
75°F
15 to 20 mph
S
Sunday Night
Apr 12
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61°F
15 to 20 mph
SSW
Monday
Apr 13
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
78°F
15 to 20 mph
SW
Monday Night
Apr 13
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63°F
15 mph
SSW
Tuesday
Apr 14
Showers And Thunderstorms
76°F
15 mph
SW
Tuesday Night
Apr 14
Showers And Thunderstorms
49°F
15 mph
SSW
Wednesday
Apr 15
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64°F
15 mph
SSW
Wednesday Night
Apr 15
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46°F
10 to 15 mph
WSW
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