Chicago, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph E | 42% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph E | 51% |
| Saturday | 76°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 10 to 15 mph SE | 86% |
| Saturday Night | 64°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 80% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph NNE | 80% |
| Sunday Night | 56°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 mph NE | 56% |
| Monday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph ENE | 48% |
| Monday Night | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph ENE | 32% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Tuesday Night | 54°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph NE | 19% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 11% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 3% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph NNE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Chicago, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 16
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
193 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, Il (2.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.