Chicago, IL Weather Forecast
Local 7-day forecast
Mostly Sunny
Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Chicago, IL in one place.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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 20, 2026 5:18 AM CDT.
The active forecast window currently covers Apr 23 to Apr 26, 2026 for Chicago, IL.
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- Page focus
- city weather
- Forecast window
- Apr 23 to Apr 26, 2026
- Latest sync
- Apr 20, 2026 5:18 AM CDT
- Forecast office
- LOT
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in Chicago
Thursday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Chicago at 80 degrees F.
Saturday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 46 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Thursday at about 10 to 20 mph S.
Precipitation is mentioned in 6 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- Apr 20, 2026 5:18 AM CDT
- Coverage
- 4 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
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
A slight chance of rain showers after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thursday
Apr 23
|
Mostly Sunny
|
80°F |
10 to 20 mph
S
|
|
Thursday Night
Apr 23
|
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
60°F |
10 to 15 mph
S
|
|
Friday
Apr 24
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
72°F |
10 mph
SW
|
|
Friday Night
Apr 24
|
Rain Showers Likely
|
48°F |
5 to 10 mph
WNW
|
|
Saturday
Apr 25
|
Chance Rain Showers
|
62°F |
10 mph
N
|
|
Saturday Night
Apr 25
|
Slight Chance Rain Showers
|
46°F |
5 to 10 mph
N
|
|
Sunday
Apr 26
|
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
|
61°F |
5 to 10 mph
NNE
|
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