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River Forest, IL Weather

Updated: Sat May 24th 2025 5:30 AM CDT

Partly Cloudy

48^°F 9^°C

Feels Like 48^°F / 9^°C

River Forest, IL weather condition is Partly Cloudy and 48°F.

Today's Weather in River Forest,IL

The current weather in River Forest IL as of 5:30 AM CDT on Sat May 24th 2025, has a sky condition of Partly Cloudy with the visibility of 9 mile(s). It is 48 degrees fahrenheit with a forecasted high of 65 and low of 44. The barometric pressure is 30.17 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 71 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 43 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the East-Northeast at 2.9 miles per hour, gusting at 5 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 5:24 AM and Sunset is at 8:14 PM. The moon phase is a Waning Crescent moon rising at 3:27 AM with 14% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.17 inHg. rising
Humidity 71% falling
Heat Index 45°F
Wind from ENE. 2.9 mph
Wind Gust 5 miles per hour
Wind Chill 45°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 43°F falling
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 5:24 AM
Sunset 8:14 PM
Moonrise 3:27 AM
Moonset 5:37 PM
Moon Phase Waning Crescent Moon 14%

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5 Day Forecast

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 68°F and a low of 46°F. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 60%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 68° \| Lo 46°	60%	0%	0%	7.4 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 63°F and a low of 46°F. Winds will be light at 10mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 66%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 63° \| Lo 46°	66%	0%	0%	9.8 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 58°F and a low of 51°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 0.02in. Winds will be light at 10mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 75%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 58° \| Lo 51°	75%	87% \| est. 0.02in	0%	9.4 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 63°F and a low of 56°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 89% chance with an estimated 0.09in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 91%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 63° \| Lo 56°	91%	89% \| est. 0.09in	0%	7.2 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 69°F and a low of 53°F. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 73%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 69° \| Lo 53°	73%	0% \| est. 0in	0%	7.8 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 48^°F. The morning temperature of 45°^F is lowest at 6am with the daytime high of 64°^F at 2pm and a low around 50°^F at 11pm is expected.