Hickory Hills, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Hickory Hills, Cook County.
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Hickory Hills unfolds as a study in gentle topography, a place where the land, though not dramatically sculpted, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Burbank, IL (from Burbank, IL: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-west of Cicero. Rolling terrain, etched by the slow work of water and time, gives way to modestly sized neighborhoods, their streets lined with mature trees that whisper secrets in the breeze. The air here, particularly on a humid summer evening, carries the scent of mown grass and distant barbecue smoke, a comforting, earthy perfume. Sunlight filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, casting a dappled, ever-changing light that softens the edges of buildings and creates a sense of peaceful enclosure. The sky above Hickory Hills often feels vast, stretching out in a pale blue expanse that promises both openness and the quiet unfolding of days. The story of Hickory Hills is one of suburban growth, a testament to the post-war desire for space and community. Originally a landscape of farms and open fields, its transformation into a residential hub reflects a broader American narrative of expansion and the pursuit of an idealized family life. While not a center of heavy industry, its economy has long been intertwined with the larger commercial arteries of the metropolitan region, providing a comfortable base for its residents. A notable aspect of Hickory Hills is its dedication to green spaces, with numerous parks and wooded areas offering respite and recreation, echoing the natural abundance that gave the locality its name. The rhythm of life here is one of steady progression, punctuated by the predictable routines of school bells and weekend errands, a quiet hum of everyday existence.
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| Location | Hickory Hills, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.725588°N, 87.825055°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61254, 60047, 60457 |
| Area Code | 312, 773, 708 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills includes coordinates 41.725588°N, 87.825055°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 61254, 60047, 60457. Telephone area code: 312, 773, 708. 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.