Chicago residents are waking up to clear skies this Thursday, with the temperature sitting at a comfortable 21°C.
There is no chance of rain in the forecast today, and humidity is holding at 77 percent. Wind speeds remain light at around 5 kilometers per hour, making for a calm start to the day across the city.
The clear conditions are expected to continue into the afternoon, with highs climbing to 27°C before cooling back down to 21°C overnight. It is shaping up to be a pleasant stretch of weather for anyone with outdoor plans, whether that means a walk along the lakefront or lunch on a patio downtown.
What the Week Ahead Looks Like
Looking further out, the forecast shows a mix of warm afternoons and cooler evenings through the week. Friday should bring similar conditions to Thursday, with a high of 26°C and a low of 21°C.
The weekend brings a slight dip in temperatures, with Saturday reaching 22°C and Sunday seeing a bigger drop to a high of just 22°C and a low of 17°C, the coolest point in the seven-day outlook.
Temperatures begin climbing again heading into the new week. Monday is expected to hit 23°C, followed by a jump to 30°C on Tuesday, which stands out as the warmest day on the forecast. Wednesday cools slightly to 26°C before next Thursday settles back to a familiar pattern of 26°C highs and 21°C lows, mirroring where the week began.
Tips for Chicagoans This Week
With such a wide swing in temperatures, especially the jump from Sunday’s cool 22°C to Tuesday’s warm 30°C, layering will be key for anyone heading outside. Mornings and evenings will likely feel noticeably cooler than midday, so a light jacket is worth keeping on hand even on the warmer days.
Since precipitation chances remain low across the week based on current data, outdoor events, sports games, and weekend gatherings should not face much disruption from rain. Still, Chicago weather can shift quickly given its proximity to Lake Michigan, so it is worth checking back for updates as the week progresses.
Overall, this looks like a fairly typical late July stretch for the city, with warm days, mild nights, and just enough variation to keep things interesting for anyone planning their week around the forecast.