Des Plaines, Illinois Weather
Des Plaines, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Des Plaines, Cook County.
Full aviation weather for Des Plaines is published on the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) page, 6 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Des Plaines have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Des Plaines: Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) 9 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 30 km · Dupage Airport (KDPA) 33 km · Campbell Airport (KC81) 36 km · Lake in the Hills Airport (K3CK) 41 km
Conditions reported at KORD describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Des Plaines specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad horizons, where the sky feels vast and the air carries the clean scent of distant fields even amidst its suburban sprawl. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Park Ridge, IL (from Park Ridge, IL: bearing 305°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Evanston. The land here, a testament to glacial sculpting, is characterized by subtle rises and depressions, forming a terrain that, in the soft light of late afternoon, seems to hold the lingering warmth of the sun. Mature trees, their branches reaching with a patient, unhurried grace, line residential streets and soften the edges of commercial districts, their leaves rustling with a sound that whispers of the prairie's former expanse. Waterways, like the Des Plaines River itself, wind through the area, their banks a verdant ribbon reflecting the ever-changing hues of the Illinois sky. The history of Des Plaines is a narrative of transformation, from its early days as a stopover on the stagecoach route to its present-day status as a vibrant hub. Once a landscape dominated by agriculture, the town’s economy has evolved, now embracing a diverse mix of retail, services, and light industry, with a notable presence in fields like aviation and technology, reflecting its proximity to major transportation arteries. The spirit of innovation, perhaps a legacy from early settlers drawn to the promise of new beginnings, continues to shape Des Plaines. Landmarks such as the historic downtown area, with its charming storefronts, and the expansive O'Hare International Airport, a gateway to the world, signify its enduring connection to both its past and its global reach. The community thrives on a dynamic pulse, a blend of established traditions and forward-looking enterprise, where the quiet hum of daily life often gives way to the energetic stir of commerce and connection.
Live animated radar for Des Plaines and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.033362°N, 87.883399°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60016, 60018, 60017, 60019 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Des Plaines, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Des Plaines, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Des Plaines includes coordinates 42.033362°N, 87.883399°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60016, 60018, 60017, 60019. 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. 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.
