Des Plaines, IL Weather Forecast
Local 7-day forecast
Rain Showers
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Rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Local Weather Overview
This forecast page for Des Plaines, 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 2:23 PM CDT.
The active forecast window currently covers Apr 10 to Apr 15, 2026 for Des Plaines, IL.
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- Page focus
- city weather
- Forecast window
- Apr 10 to Apr 15, 2026
- Latest sync
- Apr 9, 2026 2:23 PM CDT
- Forecast office
- LOT
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in Des Plaines
Monday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Des Plaines 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 SSW.
Precipitation is mentioned in 10 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- Apr 9, 2026 2:23 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.
Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
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Friday
Apr 10
|
Rain Showers
|
54°F |
10 mph
NNE
|
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Friday Night
Apr 10
|
Mostly Clear
|
37°F |
5 to 10 mph
ENE
|
|
Saturday
Apr 11
|
Mostly Sunny
|
57°F |
5 to 10 mph
E
|
|
Saturday Night
Apr 11
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
50°F |
10 to 15 mph
SE
|
|
Sunday
Apr 12
|
Chance Rain Showers
|
74°F |
15 to 20 mph
SSW
|
|
Sunday Night
Apr 12
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
62°F |
15 to 20 mph
SW
|
|
Monday
Apr 13
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
78°F |
15 to 20 mph
SW
|
|
Monday Night
Apr 13
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
64°F |
15 mph
SSW
|
|
Tuesday
Apr 14
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
76°F |
15 mph
SW
|
|
Tuesday Night
Apr 14
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
49°F |
15 mph
SSW
|
|
Wednesday
Apr 15
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
63°F |
15 mph
S
|
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Wednesday Night
Apr 15
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
46°F |
10 to 15 mph
SW
|
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