Northwestern University Weather Forecast

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    Rain Showers

    • 62
    • 70

    Chance Thunderstorms

    • 57
    • 73

    Rain Showers

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    • 71

    Rain Showers Likely

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    Chance Rain Showers

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    Chance Rain Showers

Today 12 Apr Northern Cook

Mostly cloudy. Isolated Showers in the Morning, then Periods of Showers and a chance of Thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest Winds 15 to 25 Mph, increasing to 20 to 30 Mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 Mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Tonight 12 Apr Northern Cook

Cloudy. Periods of Showers in the Evening, then scattered Showers after midnight. Isolated Showers late. Breezy with Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest Winds 15 to 20 Mph with Gusts up to 35 Mph, Diminishing to 10 to 15 Mph with Gusts up to 25 Mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

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April Temperature

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (12.4 miles)

  • Lowest 7 April, 2026

    28.7 °F

  • Average April

    47.2 °F

  • Highest 8 April, 2026

    71.7 °F

Climate (2021–Present)

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (12.4 miles)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    44 °F

  • Average 2021–2026

    52.9 °F

  • Average High 2021–2026

    61.5 °F
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