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Chicago Weather: Week of Sun and Showers with Temperature Swings Ahead

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Published on June 07, 2025
Chicago Weather: Week of Sun and Showers with Temperature Swings AheadSource: X/NWS Chicago

Chicagoans can expect a mix of sun and showers in the upcoming week, as temperatures fluctuate between the 60s and mid-80s. According to the National Weather Service, today's conditions include mostly cloudy, with a comfortable high near 75 degrees and a light east northeast wind blowing at 5 to 10 mph.

The night will remain mostly cloudy, dipping to a low around 59. Looking ahead to Sunday, a bout of showers and thunderstorms is likely after 1 p.m., with a high near 79, and winds shifting from the northeast at 5 to 15 mph to south southwest in the afternoon. "A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm," reports the National Weather Service.

Meanwhile, CBS News Chicago has indicated that air quality will maintain at moderate levels through the weekend and into Monday. The forecast suggests a cooler Saturday along the lake, with highs in the 70s and lake temperatures in the 60s, and showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day, particularly in the evening, and overnight.

After the weekend's scattered storms, residents can expect "a few storms" on Monday with a high of 75 and a low of 54, as per CBS News Chicago. The following days promise to deliver more consistent, pleasant weather, starting with "Mostly sunny" conditions on Tuesday, a high of 74, and a low of 57. CBS News Chicago highlights moderate air quality, while storm chances ebb and flow over several days.

Weather services agree on a sunny and clear midweek period, with Wednesday offering a high near 84 and Wednesday night's low around 64, as detailed by the NWS. Similarly, Thursday's forecast anticipates a sunny high of around 85, but nighttime might bring a few showers, as clouds gather overhead and temperatures settle at a low near 66. The week winds down with a slight possibility of showers on Friday, yet the day will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 81.