Barrington, Illinois Weather
Barrington, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Barrington, Cook County.
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About Barrington, Illinois
Barrington unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the land breathes with a subtle, almost imperceptible rise and fall. It lies 6.0 miles west-north-west of Palatine, IL (from Palatine, IL: bearing 300°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Schaumburg. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns and along the quiet streets. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and mown grass, especially potent in the hushed hours of early morning, before the day fully awakens. Beyond the manicured neighborhoods, the land opens to stretches of verdant fields and woodlands, hinting at a deeper, wilder heart that still beats beneath the surface of this refined setting. The history of Barrington is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy that still whispers in the names of its streets and the enduring character of its homes. For generations, the fertile soil here has nurtured crops, and while the economy has diversified, a connection to the land persists. The presence of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust speaks to a conscious effort to preserve the natural beauty that defines this corner of Cook County, protecting wetlands and open spaces for future enjoyment. This dedication to stewardship, combined with a quiet prosperity, lends Barrington a distinct aura of thoughtful permanence, a place where established traditions are respected and the pace of life allows for a keen appreciation of its surroundings.
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| Location | Barrington, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.153914°N, 88.136189°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60010, 60011 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Barrington, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Barrington, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Barrington includes coordinates 42.153914°N, 88.136189°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60010, 60011. Telephone area code: 312, 773. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
