Weather forecast for today
West Chicago, IL

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, Jun 18.

Heavy Thunderstorms
5:15 am

8:32 pm
CDT
Heavy Thunderstorms
81°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 9mph E
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 88%
  • Precipitation: 0.35"
  • UV index: 6
Today, heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue, creating hazardous conditions.
The likelihood of precipitation is high. However, the rainfall will be light. The temperature will fluctuate from a high of a temperate 80.6°F to a low of a breezy 62.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be a hot 86°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
This expected maximum temperature is expected to mirror June's typical high of 77.5°F.
Sunrise was at 5:15 am and sunset will be at 8:32 pm; the daylight will last for 15h and 17min.

Current condition

Showers in the Vicinity
11:31 am CDT
Showers in the Vicinity
  • 79°F
  • Feels like: 82°F
  • Wind: 3mph SSW
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Dewpoint: 70°F
  • Pressure: 29.75"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 8
At the moment, in West Chicago, showers are forming in the vicinity, bringing light rainfall.
The temperature is a temperate 78.8°F, the felt air temperature is slightly different, estimated at a moderately hot 82.4°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 80.6°F for today.

Weather radar - West Chicago, IL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (11:31 am CDT) is 78.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for West Chicago for today?
On Wednesday, severe thunderstorms may produce hail and damaging winds in some areas.
Will it rain today in West Chicago?
Light precipitation of 0.35" is forecasted. The possibility of rainfall is high at 88%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 80.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is computed to be 86°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 77.5°F in June. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 60.1°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Wednesday, in West Chicago, sunrise was at 5:15 am and sunset will be at 8:32 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 15h and 17min.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 95%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 6mi
1 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 82%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
3 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph E
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph ENE
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 2mi
5 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
6 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 8mph NNW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
7 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
8 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunset: 8:32 pm
9 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 8mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
10 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 4mi
11 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 44%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 3mi
Today, a combination of damp, storm-filled and cloud-filled weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is expected from 12 pm to 2 pm, and from 6 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", the most intense rain will be falling at 12 pm and 1 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 78.8°F and a minimum of 66.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be at noon and 1 pm.
The highest temperature will be comparable to June's average maximum of 77.5°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual June value of 60.1°F.
Updated: Jun 18, 2025 @ 16:31:09 UTC
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West Chicago, Illinois, USA

  • en: West Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • es: West Chicago, Illinois, EE.UU.
  • hr: Vest Čikago, Ilinois, SAD
  • sr: Vest Čikago, Ilinois, SAD
  • zh: 西芝加哥, 伊利诺伊, 美国
  • Latitude: 41.884751°
  • Longitude: -88.203961°
  • Elevation: 784 ft
  • Current time: 11:34am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:15 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:32 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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