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Weather Conditions for Gretna, Illinois : DuPage County
Issued: 5:45 am CDT Sep 16, 2026 Latitude: 41.8980845 Longitude: -88.101458 View on Google Maps

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40% chance of rain on Today 50% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 40% chance of rain on Thursday 20% chance of  on Friday 80% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday 20% chance of rain on Sunday 20% chance of rain on Monday 20% chance of  on Tuesday
High: 73°F Low: 69°F High: 76°F High: 76°F High: 80°F High: 73°F High: 72°F High: 73°F
Low: 63°F Low: 64°F Low: 63°F Low: 61°F Low: 59°F  
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Current Conditions at
WEST CHICAGO - (KDPA)
64°
Cloudy
Light Rain
as of 7:52 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 88%
Dew Point: 61°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.29 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 11000ft
Current Conditions at
CHICAGO-OHARE - (KORD)
64°
Cloudy
Light Rain
as of 7:51 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 59°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.28 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
12 MPH
010° North
Cloud Level(s): Few at 5000ft, Broken at 11000ft, Solid Overcast at 25000ft
Current Conditions at
CHICAGO/WHEELING - (KPWK)
64°
Partly Cloudy
as of 7:52 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 88%
Dew Point: 61°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.30 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
030° Northeast
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 12000ft
Current Conditions at
CHICAGO-MIDWAY - (KMDW)
70°
Cloudy
Light Rain
as of 7:53 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 83%
Dew Point: 64°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.27 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
8 MPH
060° Northeast
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 8500ft, Scattered at 12000ft, Broken at 14000ft, Solid Overcast at 25000ft
40% chance of rain Today Today... A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

50% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 69. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

40% chance of rain Thursday Thursday... A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Mostly Cloudy on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

20% chance of  Friday Friday... A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

60% chance of thunderstorms Friday Night Friday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

80% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

20% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Night Saturday Night... Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

20% chance of rain Sunday Sunday... A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

Rain on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 61.

20% chance of rain Monday Monday... A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

20% chance of rain Monday Night Monday Night... A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

20% chance of  Tuesday Tuesday... A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

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Sun Almanac for Gretna, Illinois
Astronomical Sunrise 04:59 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 05:33 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 06:06 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 06:34 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: 12 Hours 26 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 7:00 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 7:28 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 8:01 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 8:35 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: 13 Hours 22 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 28 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 36 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Gretna, Illinois
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29%
Moon Age: 5.30 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 249,817 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Gretna:
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Moonrise:12:39 pm Wed29.8%
High Moon:05:07 pm Wed31.5%
Moonset:09:30 pm Wed33.1%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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