Today's Weather Forecast - Chicago

Today's weather in Chicago. high 23°C (73°F), low 19°C (66°F). Overcast.

Today’s Hourly Weather Outlook

Morning6 AM – Noon21°
Wind speed
13 km/h
Rain probability
0%
AfternoonNoon – 6 PM22°
Wind speed
14 km/h
Rain probability
0%
Evening6 PM – Midn20°
Wind speed
9 km/h
Rain probability
0%
NightMidn – 6 AM21°
Wind speed
10 km/h
Rain probability
0%

24-Hour Rain & Temperature Forecast

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
Dawn 5:55 AM
Total Daylight
83% of day elapsedSolar noon 12:47 PM
Sunset
Dusk 7:38 PM
Remaining2h 10m
Solar elevation23°
vs yesterday-4 min

Air Quality Index & Health Advice

Air Quality Index

Air quality level
Good
Dominant pollutant
Dominant: PM2.5
Monitoring station
Chi_sp, Illinois, USA
PM2.5
13μg/m³
0Good → Hazardous300+

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Weather Insight

Chicago is forecast to reach a high of 23°C today, with an overnight low around 19°C. That's 1° above the long-term average high of 22°C for this time of year. It continues a recent pattern — 12 of the last 20 days with published data have run warmer than normal. Expect little chance of rain (0% probability) and a gentle breeze averaging 14 km/h. Air quality is currently Moderate (AQI 55), driven mainly by PM2.5 at 12 μg/m³.

Today vs Normal

23°C+1° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 22°C.

12 of the last 20 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 24°C24°2026-08-20: 24°C24°2026-08-21: 25°C25°2026-08-22: 25°C25°2026-08-23: 23°C23°2026-08-24: 24°C24°2026-08-25: 25°C25°2026-08-26: 26°C26°2026-08-27: 25°C25°2026-08-28: 26°C26°2026-08-29: 25°C25°2026-08-30: 26°C26°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.