Weather forecast for todayDes Plaines, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 2:50 pm CDT

  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Dewpoint: 36°F
  • Pressure: 30.46"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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In Des Plaines, at the moment, the sky is azure blue, with the sun shining strong and bright.
The temperature is a moderate 57.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's predicted 60.8°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 61°F
  • 41°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:06 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:07 pm CDT
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Today, in Des Plaines, clear and sunny conditions are expected.
The highest predicted temperature is a comfortable 60.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be a wintry 41°F.
The highest temperature is anticipated to follow the average for October, around 59.9°F.
Sunrise was at 7:06 am and sunset will be at 6:07 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 59°C.
Coldest period: 11 pm - 12 am 45°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10 pm - 12 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 3 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 225°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 225°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 217°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:07 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 215°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 12 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 205°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of Saturday, sunshine is expected.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 59°F and the lowest temperature of 44.6°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 3 pm.
The high temperature is expected to be comparable to October's usual value of 59.9°F. The lowest temperature today is more similar to November's average minimum of 34.9°F than the average low in October of 47.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 19:50:32 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (2:50 pm CDT) it is 57.2°F in Des Plaines.

On Saturday, expect sunny weather with a crisp, clear sky.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 60.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 59.9°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Des Plaines, sunrise was at 7:06 am and sunset will be at 6:07 pm (CDT).

In Des Plaines, today, there will be 11h and 1min of daylight.