University Park, IL Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
73°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph S | 31% |
| Tonight | 60°F | Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph S | 76% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph SSW | 55% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph SW | 8% |
| Thursday | 58°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph WSW | 14% |
| Thursday Night | 43°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 40% |
| Friday | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph N | 28% |
| Friday Night | 37°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNW | 14% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph WNW | 11% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 5% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 12% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 9% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 6% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for University Park, IL
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 20
Growing season
179 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Park Forest, Il (3.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.