Mount Prospect, Illinois Weather
Mount Prospect, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Mount Prospect, Cook County.
Full aviation weather for Mount Prospect is published on the Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) 10 km · Campbell Airport (KC81) 31 km · Dupage Airport (KDPA) 31 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 35 km · Lake in the Hills Airport (K3CK) 35 km
Conditions reported at KPWK describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Mount Prospect specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect rises from the undulating plains of northeastern Illinois, a place where the sky feels vast and the trees, though often cultivated, retain a certain wildness in their autumnal hues. It lies 2.7 miles south-east of Arlington Heights, IL (from Arlington Heights, IL: bearing 124°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east-north-east of Schaumburg. The land here, shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers, offers a gentle topography, a series of low swells and shallow valleys that cradle well-tended neighborhoods and broad, tree-lined avenues. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the coming chill, a scent of damp earth and decaying leaves that clings to the sidewalks and the manicured lawns. Even in the heart of Mount Prospect, a sense of open space persists, a quiet invitation to breathe deeply and observe the passage of the seasons, from the vibrant green of summer to the stark, skeletal beauty of winter. The story of Mount Prospect is one of adaptation and growth, a testament to the enduring appeal of this fertile prairie land. Originally part of a vast agricultural expanse, its transformation into a thriving suburban community began in earnest in the early 20th century, fueled by the expansion of the nearby metropolis and the growing desire for a more tranquil, yet connected, way of life. The local economy, once rooted in farming, has diversified significantly, now supporting a robust commercial sector and a skilled workforce drawn to its accessible location. While no grand historical monuments dominate the skyline, the character of Mount Prospect is etched into its well-preserved architecture and the community's commitment to its parks and recreational facilities, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the relentless energy of the larger urban centers.
Live animated radar for Mount Prospect 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 | Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.066417°N, 87.937291°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60056 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mount Prospect, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect includes coordinates 42.066417°N, 87.937291°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60056. 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.
