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Updated: Thu May 15th 2025 5:30 PM CDT

Overcast

95^°F 35^°C

Feels Like 112^°F / 44^°C

Chicago, IL weather condition is Overcast and 95°F.

Today's Weather in Chicago,IL

The current weather in Chicago IL as of 5:30 PM CDT on Thu May 15th 2025, has a sky condition of Overcast with the visibility of 9 mile(s) and the UV index at 1.7. It is 95 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 112 degrees with a forecasted high of 85 and low of 52. The barometric pressure is 29.44 - measured by inches of mercury - and is falling since its last observation. The humidity is 36 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 69 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the South at 14.3 miles per hour, gusting at 27.7 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 5:30 AM and Sunset is at 8:04 PM. The moon phase is a Waning Gibbous moon rising at 11:31 PM with 95% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 29.44 inHg. falling
Humidity 36% falling
Heat Index 88°F
Wind from S. 14.3 mph
Wind Gust 27.7 miles per hour
Wind Chill 84°F
UV Index 1.7

Dew Point 69°F rising
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 5:30 AM
Sunset 8:04 PM
Moonrise 11:31 PM
Moonset 7:01 AM
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous Moon 95%

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Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain with a high of 87°F and a low of 63°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 1.24in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 57%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 87° \| Lo 63°	57%	87% \| est. 1.24in	0%	16.8 mph

Patchy Rain Nearby

Patchy Rain Nearby with a high of 66°F and a low of 51°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.03in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 59%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 66° \| Lo 51°	59%	88% \| est. 0.03in	0%	17 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 59°F and a low of 47°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 66%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 59° \| Lo 47°	66%	0%	0%	11.2 mph

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 57°F and a low of 47°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 84% chance with an estimated 0.23in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 15mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 88%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 57° \| Lo 47°	88%	84% \| est. 0.23in	0%	14.1 mph

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 51°F and a low of 49°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 62% chance with an estimated 0.26in. Winds will be strong at speeds peaking at 21mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 93%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 51° \| Lo 49°	93%	62% \| est. 0.26in	0%	20.4 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 95^°F. The morning temperature of 53°^F is lowest at 12am with the daytime high of 95°^F at 5pm and a low around 74°^F at 11am is expected.