Morton Grove, Illinois Weather
Morton Grove, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Morton Grove, Cook County.
Full aviation weather for Morton Grove is published on the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) page, 12 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 Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove: Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) 13 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 28 km · Campbell Airport (KC81) 40 km · Dupage Airport (KDPA) 41 km · Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) 43 km
Conditions reported at KORD describe the airfield itself. Weather 12 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Morton Grove specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Morton Grove, Illinois
Morton Grove unfolds with a quiet grace, its landscape a gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the ancient glacial forces that shaped it. It lies 1.8 miles north-east of Niles, IL (from Niles, IL: bearing 35°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of Evanston. Wide, tree-lined streets offer a cool, dappled shade, the mature oaks and maples forming leafy canopies that whisper in the breeze, particularly vibrant in the late afternoon sun. Neighborhoods here are composed of well-kept homes, their lawns a verdant mosaic, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming lilacs in spring and the crisp, earthy perfume of fallen leaves in autumn. The absence of dramatic elevation changes lends a sense of approachability, an invitation to wander and discover the understated beauty of its residential heart. The history of Morton Grove is deeply rooted in the agricultural past of Cook County, a narrative that transitioned from fertile farmland to a thriving suburban community. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, laid the groundwork for what would eventually become a hub for local commerce and industry, with a particular strength in manufacturing and distribution that continues to anchor its economy today. The presence of the Morton Grove Public Library, a focal point of civic life, and the distinctive architecture of its older buildings serve as quiet markers of its enduring character. The community’s connection to the broader Chicago metropolitan area, while maintaining its own distinct identity, has allowed Morton Grove to grow and adapt, fostering a spirit of neighborly connection that defines everyday life.
Live animated radar for Morton Grove 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 | Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.040585°N, 87.782562°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60053 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Morton Grove, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove includes coordinates 42.040585°N, 87.782562°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60053. 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.
