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Weather Conditions for Gold Coast, Illinois : Cook County
Issued: 2:51 pm CDT Oct 15, 2026 Latitude: 41.9066994 Longitude: -87.6253308 View on Google Maps

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90% chance of thunderstorms on This Afternoon 80% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 70% chance of rain on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday Mostly Sunny on Monday Sunny on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday
High: 63°F Low: 52°F High: 55°F High: 56°F High: 61°F High: 64°F High: 66°F High: 66°F
Low: 46°F Low: 47°F Low: 51°F Low: 55°F Low: 57°F  
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Rain Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny

Hourly forecast

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Current Conditions at
CHICAGO-MIDWAY - (KMDW)
64°
Cloudy
as of 2:53 PM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 77%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.89 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
160° South
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 1800ft
Current Conditions at
CHICAGO-OHARE - (KORD)
63°
Cloudy
as of 2:51 PM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.88 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
8 MPH
150° Southeast
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 1600ft
Current Conditions at
CHICAGO/WHEELING - (KPWK)
61°
Cloudy
as of 2:52 PM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.90 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
6 MPH
170° South
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 1700ft
90% chance of thunderstorms This Afternoon This Afternoon... Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

80% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest 20 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

70% chance of rain Friday Friday... Showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

30% chance of rain Friday Night Friday Night... A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Windy, with a north northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Mostly Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 61.

Mostly Clear on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Mostly Sunny on Monday Monday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Cloudy on Monday Night Monday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 66.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 66.

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Sun Almanac for Gold Coast, Illinois
Astronomical Sunrise 17:31 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 18:03 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 18:35 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 19:03 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: -1 Hours 06 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 06:09 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 06:37 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 07:10 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 07:42 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 0 Hours 2 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 1 Hours 7 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 2 Hours 11 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Gold Coast, Illinois
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 25%
Moon Age: 4.87 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 251,684 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Gold Coast:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

High Moon:05:39 pm Thu24.9%
Moonset:09:53 pm Thu26.4%
Moonrise:02:14 pm Fri32.3%
High Moon:06:30 pm Fri33.8%
Moonset:10:48 pm Fri35.5%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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