Stay prepared with a sneak peek into Chicago’s weather this week—sun, showers, and cooling trends. Navigate each day with our expert insights!

Welcome to your detailed guide to Chicago’s ever-changing weather landscape. Dive into our daily overviews featuring highs, lows, and everything in-between. Discover how moderate UV levels, scattered showers, and fluctuating temperatures will affect your week. Expert tips included for optimal readiness!
A tranquil canvas is painted across most of the Midwest with clear skies reigning over cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and Cleveland. However, spotty showers are taking a gentle stroll across Kansas City and Springfield—nothing too fierce, yet might need those umbrellas handy. Des Moines and St. Louis are enjoying a break under dry conditions. Keep an eye on the light rain pushing southeast from the Great Lakes, as areas around Detroit might see some scattered showers later.
In Chicago, tomorrow morning begins with a calm and sunny outlook. At 9 AM, temperatures are at 67 degrees, with a light breeze picking up from the east-northeast at 4 miles per hour by 11 AM. Expect temperatures to rise to a comfortable 74 degrees by late morning.
Tomorrow, Springfield will experience a high of 91 degrees, while St. Louis is just behind at 92. Peoria is expected to reach 89 degrees, with Kansas City slightly cooler at 88. Chicago will enjoy a pleasant 82 degrees, and Indianapolis is forecasted to hit 87. These temperatures are well above average for this time of year, influenced by a dominant warm air mass across the region.
A front will sweep across the Midwest tomorrow, bringing scattered showers from Kansas City to Indianapolis, especially in the morning hours. Expect the heaviest rain around Louisville by midday, tapering off as it moves east. Temperatures will hover in the mid-60s in Chicago and Detroit under mostly cloudy skies. While severe storms seem unlikely, brief periods of heavy rain may lead to localized flooding, particularly in urban areas. A cooler, drier air mass will follow, lowering temperatures by 5 to 10 degrees through Thursday with clearer skies.
The UV index in Chicago is moderate today with a value of 4, leading to a burn time of approximately 23 minutes in direct sunlight. Tomorrow maintains a similar UV index, so be cautious of sun exposure.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Chicago: Wednesday: A warm day with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 63 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Thursday: Another day at 81 degrees, but it cools slightly at night to 65 degrees, expecting more clouds. Friday: Mostly sunny with temperatures reaching up to 78 degrees, the low is 65 degrees. Saturday: The temperature rises to 77 degrees with partly cloudy skies and an overnight low of 66 degrees. Sunday: Expect a high of 81 degrees, with more clouds and a low of 66 degrees at night. Monday: The week begins with rain, high at 78 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. Tuesday: Partly sunny, temperatures peak at 79 degrees and a low at 62 degrees overnight.