Bridgeport, Illinois Weather
Bridgeport, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bridgeport, Cook County.
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About Bridgeport, Illinois
Bridgeport, a distinct neighborhood within the greater expanse of Chicago, unfolds along the South Branch of the Chicago River, its landscape shaped by the confluence of water and industry. The terrain here, a subtle flatness born of glacial retreat, allows for wide, open vistas, punctuated by the sturdy brickwork of its older buildings and the occasional splash of green from its numerous parks. The air, especially on a windless afternoon, carries a certain weight, a blend of river dampness and the lingering scent of urban activity. Sunlight, when it breaks through the city's often-clouded sky, can cast long, sharp shadows that emphasize the architectural angles and the deep, inviting doorways of its residences. The history of Bridgeport is inextricably linked to the ebb and flow of Chicago's growth, its economy once fueled by the ironworks, stockyards, and manufacturing that lined its riverbanks. This legacy of hard labor and immigrant resilience is still palpable, etched into the very character of its streets and the stoic faces of its long-time residents. The neighborhood served as a vital artery for the city's industrial might, a place where fortunes were forged and lives were built amidst the clang of machinery. Today, while some of the older industries have faded, the spirit of community remains strong, a testament to the enduring strength of its people and the quiet pride they hold for Bridgeport.
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| Location | Bridgeport, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.838089°N, 87.651163°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60608, 62417 |
| Area Code | 312, 773, 217 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bridgeport, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport includes coordinates 41.838089°N, 87.651163°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60608, 62417. Telephone area code: 312, 773, 217. 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.
