Des Plaines, Illinois Weather
Des Plaines, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Des Plaines, Cook County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
