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4th of July Rain Possible: Weekend Weather Forecast for Chicago Area

Temps will be in the 70s and 80s for most of the weekend for the Chicago area with clear skies up until July 4th when rain is possible.

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Comfortable temperatures are in store for the Chicago area over the Fourth of July weekend

Temps will cool down to the mid-70s on Friday with temperatures in the upper 70s expected during the day on Saturday and Sunday. There is no rain in the forecast through Sunday but a 30 percent chance of showers during the day on Monday, July 4th, and also a 30 percent chance of showers on Monday night.

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Highs in the 80s are expected for July 4th and 80-degree temps are expected to stick as many head back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday.

For those heading out to fireworks shows at night, temps will dip into the 50s and 60s during the nightime hours throughout the weekend.

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Your Next 6 Days

  • Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s inland...but only in the upper 60s near the lake. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
  • Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s in the suburbs...but around 60 downtown. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph in the morning becoming east in the afternoon.
  • Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s in the suburbs...but in the lower 60s downtown.
  • Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s inland...but only in the mid 70s near the lake.
  • Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
  • Independence Day: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs around 80 inland...but only in the mid 70s near the lake.
  • Monday Night: Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
  • Tuesday And Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s inland...but only in the upper 70s near the lake. Lows in the upper 60s.
  • Wednesday: Partly cloudy with chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

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