The main change in Chicago’s forecast comes later in the week: mild, mostly dry conditions early on give way to showers and cooler temperatures Wednesday into Friday, followed by a modest weekend recovery. Monday starts in the low 40s and is expected to reach near 61 degrees, with little chance of rain.
Monday should remain mostly sunny. After reaching the day's high, temperatures are expected to ease toward the mid-50s during the afternoon. Tonight will stay mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday Stays Dry; Rain Chances Rise Midweek
Tuesday is forecast to be sunny, with lighter winds and a high near 59. Veterans Day is expected to be mostly sunny, with only a slight chance of showers after noon.
Veterans Day Mostly Sunny, With Slight Shower Chance
The early-week mild stretch gives way to a chance of showers Wednesday and wetter conditions later in the week, a broader transition also outlined in Hoodline's earlier forecast.
Thursday's forecast includes showers. Rain may continue Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 36. Friday brings another chance of rain and a high near 44.
Temperatures Begin To Recover This Weekend
The forecast calls for some moderation over the weekend: Saturday is expected to be partly cloudy with a high around 50, followed by Sunday sunshine and a high near 52. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the Chicago area, according to The Weather Channel.
Putting November Weather In Context
NWS Chicago's published climate normals for Chicago use the 1991-2020 period, but this forecast does not include November-specific normal values. For broader context only, ABC7 Chicago reported that Chicago's annual average temperature in the 1991-2020 normals was 51.4 degrees, compared with 49.9 degrees in the 1981-2010 normals. That annual comparison does not establish an autumn-specific change or explain this week's forecast.
