Weather forecast for todayEvanston, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:42 pm CDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dewpoint: 39°F
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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Currently, in Evanston, the weather is bright and sunny.
The temperature is a mild 55.4°F, while the real-feel temperature is a similar 53.6°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's predicted 57.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 43°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 221°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:05 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:06 pm CDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, expect plenty of sunshine and only a few scattered clouds.
The temperature is expected to oscillate between a maximum of a moderate 57.2°F and a minimum of a chilly 42.8°F.
Expect temperatures to reach October's average high of 58.6°F.
Sunrise was at 7:05 am and sunset will be at 6:06 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 1min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 57°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 48°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 5 pm - 10 pm 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 225°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:06 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 219°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSW 218°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Evanston, mostly cloudless and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 57.2°F and a minimum of 48.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 3 pm.
Today, the temperature is forecasted to be close to the usual maximum for October. Today, the overnight low is more in line with November's usual minimum of 36.7°F than October's 49.1°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 17:42:12 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (12:42 pm CDT) is 55.4°F.

Today, mostly sunny skies are expected.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 42.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 58.6°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Evanston, sunrise was at 7:05 am and sunset will be at 6:06 pm (CDT).

In Evanston, Illinois, the length of the day today will be 11h and 1min.