What is today's weather forecast for Evanston, IL?

Today's forecast for Evanston shows a high of 62 degrees and a low of 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Evanston, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Evanston shows highs from 39 to 62 degrees and lows from 30 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Evanston, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Evanston this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (78% chance), Friday (49% chance), Saturday (64% chance), Sunday (32% chance).

How accurate is the Evanston weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Evanston forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Evanston, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

63°F
Feels Like 63°F

Humidity 27% Dew Point 28°F Wind S 2 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer 30.64 in.778.3 mm

Solar Rad 383 w/m2 UV Index 3

Report from a personal weather station 0.3 miles WSW of central Evanston
at 12:32 PM Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

63°F
Feels Like 63°F

Humidity 27% Dew Point 28°F Wind S 2 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer 30.64 in.778.3 mm

Solar Rad 383 w/m2 UV Index 3

Report from a personal weather station 0.3 miles WSW of central Evanston
at 12:32 PM Tue, Nov 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 4

WedNov 5

ThuNov 6

FriNov 7

50%

SatNov 8

40%

SunNov 9

30%

MonNov 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 62°F to a low of 39°F, then recover to 39°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5 F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 48 F with lows around 32 F.

This Date in Weather History

1927 - A great Vermont flood occurred. Tropical rains deluged the Green Mountain area of Vermont causing the worst flood in the history of the state. Torrential rains, up to 15 inches in the higher elevations, sent streams on a rampage devastating the Winooski Valley. Flooding claimed 200 lives and caused 40 million dollars damage. The town of Vernon reported 84 deaths. Flooding left up to eight to ten feet of water in downtown Montpelier VT.

Evanston, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 4

Day: Mostly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Nov 5

Day: Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Nov 6

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Nov 7

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Saturday Nov 8

Day: A chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday Nov 9

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Monday Nov 10

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sun & Moon Monthly

First Light 5:59 AM

Sunrise 6:28 AM

Sunset 4:42 PM

Last Light 5:11 PM

Moonrise 3:54 PM

Moonset 5:19 AM

Moon Phase

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Contiguous United States Extremes

Mon's High Temperature
97 at 16 Miles Southwest Of Tecopa, CA

Tue's Low Temperature
15 at 4 Miles Northwest Of Grand Lake, CO

Weather Folklore

Closed is the pinkeyed pimpernel before rain.

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About Evanston, IL

Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The innermost North Shore suburb of Chicago, Evanston lies on Lake Michigan 12 miles (19 km) north of the Loop. It is bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, Wilmette to the north, and the lake to the east. Evanston had a population of 78,110 as of 2020. Founded by Methodist business leaders in 1857, the city was incorporated in 1863. Evanston is home to Northwestern University, founded in 1851 before the city's incorporation, one of the world's leading research universities. Today known for its ethnically diverse population, Evanston is heavily shaped by the influence of Chicago, externally, and Northwestern, internally. The city and the university share a historically complex long-standing relationship.

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