Weather forecast for todayWest Chicago, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:51 am CDT

  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphW 280°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.54"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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In West Chicago, currently, the sun is out in full force, making the weather bright and warm.
The temperature is a cool 50°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the today's maximum of 55.4°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 55°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 228°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:07 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:08 pm CDT
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Today, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.
Predicted temperature values will span from a refreshing 55.4°F down to a wintry 39.2°F.
The maximum temperature for today will be slightly cooler than the regular high of 60.3°F in October.
Sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 6:08 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 3 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 41°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 am 3%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphWSW 257°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 222°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 227°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 225°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:08 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSW 209°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 209°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in West Chicago, sunshine is expected.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 55.4°F and the lowest temperature of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 4 pm.
The highest temperature today will be slightly cooler than October's typical maximum temperature. The minimum temperature will be also moderately lower than October's average low of 44.8°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 15:51:32 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (10:51 am CDT) is 50°F.

On Saturday, in West Chicago, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 55.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 39.2°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be relatively lower than the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also relatively lower than the average low of 44.8°F.

On Saturday, in West Chicago, sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 6:08 pm (CDT).

In West Chicago, Illinois, the length of the day today will be 11h and 1min.