Searching for live Chicago weather today? Right now the temperature in Chicago is registering at 25°C under clear conditions, with relative humidity around 86% and winds near 8 km/h. Today's forecast spans a low of 23°C and a high of 29°C. These readings shape outdoor comfort, the feels-like temperature, and local air quality throughout the day.
Chicago, United States
Friday, July 17•2:13 PMLocal Time
LIVEConfidence: High
25°
Clear Sky
FEELS LIKE29°
HIGH29°
LOW23°
Chicago
United States
UV Index
8
Very High
AQI
162
Unhealthy
Visibility
14.4 km
Clear
Humidity
86%
Relative humidity
86%
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Chicago Weather Today
Current conditions, hourly forecast, and 14-day outlook for Chicago, United States — temperature, rainfall chance, wind, humidity, AQI, sunrise and sunset.
24-Hour Precision Forecast
Now26°💧 9%
1627°💧 15%
1727°💧 15%
1829°💧 6%
1928°💧 5%
2028°💧 8%
2127°💧 7%
2226°💧 9%
2326°💧 5%
0025°💧 6%
0125°💧 5%
0225°💧 7%
0325°💧 6%
0425°💧 6%
0525°💧 4%
0625°💧 3%
0725°💧 2%
0825°💧 2%
0926°💧 3%
1027°💧 3%
1128°💧 2%
1229°💧 2%
1329°💧 7%
1429°💧 30%
14-Day Forecast
TodayJul 17
🌫️23°29°
SatJul 18
🌦️23°29°
SunJul 19
☁️22°26°
MonJul 20
⛈️20°30°
TueJul 21
🌦️19°25°
WedJul 22
☁️14°24°
ThuJul 23
🌦️16°26°
FriJul 24
🌦️18°25°
SatJul 25
☁️19°22°
SunJul 26
☁️18°23°
MonJul 27
🌦️19°27°
TueJul 28
☁️21°26°
WedJul 29
🌦️21°32°
ThuJul 30
🌦️25°32°
Climate Overview
📊 Chicago Weather Overview Today
Today in Chicago, the weather conditions feature clear sky skies with a current temperature of 25°C. It feels like 29°C due to humidity levels at 86%. Winds are blowing from the S at 8 km/h, providing a light breeze across the region. Precipitation probability remains low at 15%, offering a high chance of dry, clear conditions for outdoor commutes, travel, and sightseeing. The daily temperature is forecast to fluctuate, reaching a daytime high of 29°C and dropping to a nighttime low of 23°C.
Climate & Travel Guide
Chicago Weather & Seasonal Climate Analysis — United States
🧭 What Shapes Chicago's Weather
Chicago has a humid continental climate — hot summers, bitterly cold winters, and brisk winds off Lake Michigan. The most comfortable stretch of the year is generally late spring and early autumn.
🗓️ Best Time to Visit Chicago
For travellers, the most reliable weather in Chicago usually falls between late spring and early autumn. Use the 14-day outlook and hourly graph below to fine-tune day trips, and check the air quality panel, since pollution levels in United States can shift with the season.
📅 14-Day Temperature & Rain Trends
Our extended 14-day forecast for Chicago tracks how daytime highs near 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C evolve over the coming fortnight. Weather systems moving through will decide cloud build-up and rainfall frequency, so monitor the hour-by-hour graph to pinpoint dry windows for commutes, treks, and outdoor plans in Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weather FAQ
What is the current weather in Chicago?
Current temperature in Chicago is 25°C with current conditions. Check the hourly forecast for detailed hour-by-hour predictions.
How accurate is the Aethera forecast?
Aethera uses high-resolution numerical weather prediction models updated hourly. Forecasts are typically accurate within 1–2°C for the next 24 hours and within 3–5°C for the 7–14 day range.
What weather data does Aethera provide?
Aethera provides real-time temperature, feels-like temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, precipitation probability, UV index, air quality index (AQI), 14-day daily forecast, and 48-hour hourly forecasts.
What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) mean?
AQI measures air pollution: 0–50 Good, 51–100 Moderate, 101–150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 Unhealthy, 201–300 Very Unhealthy, 301+ Hazardous. Aethera shows real-time AQI with PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and NO2 breakdowns.
Is Aethera free to use?
Yes, Aethera is completely free. Real-time forecasts, air quality data, hourly and 14-day predictions, weather alerts, and smart recommendations — all at no cost.
How do I check the 14-day weather forecast?
Scroll down to the Daily Forecast section on the main page to see a 14-day forecast with high/low temperatures, precipitation probability, UV index, and sunrise/sunset times for each day.
How do I get weather for my exact location?
Click the location icon in the search bar and allow browser location access. Aethera will automatically fetch weather data for your GPS coordinates with high precision.
What is the UV index and when is it dangerous?
UV index measures ultraviolet radiation intensity: 0–2 Low (no protection needed), 3–5 Moderate (sunscreen recommended), 6–7 High (protection required), 8–10 Very High (extra protection), 11+ Extreme (avoid sun exposure between 10am–4pm).
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