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Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

54°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 8 Oct 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Chicago IL
 41.86°N 87.65°W
Last Update:
2:50 am CDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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