Markham, Illinois Weather
Markham, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Markham, Cook County.
Full aviation weather for Markham is published on the Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) page, 15 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 Markham 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 Markham: Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 22 km · Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) 24 km · Bult Field (KC56) 24 km · Hobart Sky Ranch Airport (K3HO) 36 km · Lowell Airport (KC97) 43 km
Conditions reported at KIGQ describe the airfield itself. Weather 15 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Markham specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Markham, Illinois
Markham stretches across a landscape of gentle, almost imperceptible swells, a testament to the ancient glacial forces that shaped this corner of Cook County. It lies 2.6 miles east-south-east of Oak Forest, IL (from Oak Forest, IL: bearing 104°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-south-east of Orland Park. The land, largely level and fertile, holds a quiet promise, its broad horizons often painted with the soft, diffused light of the Midwest sky. Here, the air carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of cultivated fields and the distant hum of a community in motion. Trees, often planted in orderly rows along streets and property lines, offer a dappled shade that dances across the sidewalks, creating a gentle rhythm of light and shadow throughout the day. The character of Markham is one of steady development, a place where the open sky feels vast and accessible, fostering a sense of groundedness. The history of Markham is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of the region, its early days shaped by the cultivation of the rich, dark soil that still defines much of its terrain. As the area evolved, so too did its economy, transitioning to embrace suburban growth and a diverse range of industries that now contribute to its vibrant character. While not a place of dramatic natural landmarks, Markham’s distinction lies in its enduring connection to the land and its capacity for adaptation. The quiet persistence of life here, from the blooming of roadside wildflowers to the steady flow of daily commerce, speaks to a community that has found its own enduring rhythm, a testament to the quiet strength of the people who call Markham home.
Live animated radar for Markham 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.
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| Location | Markham, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.593645°N, 87.69477°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62628, 60428 |
| Area Code | 217, 708 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Markham, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Markham, 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 Markham includes coordinates 41.593645°N, 87.694770°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 62628, 60428. Telephone area code: 217, 708. 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.
