Park Ridge, Illinois Weather
Park Ridge, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Park Ridge, Cook County.
Full aviation weather for Park Ridge is published on the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge: Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) 12 km · Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) 26 km · Dupage Airport (KDPA) 36 km · Campbell Airport (KC81) 40 km · Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport (K1C5) 42 km
Conditions reported at KORD describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Park Ridge specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge unfolds across a gently rolling terrain, a verdant tapestry woven with mature trees that arch over quiet streets, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze. It lies 2.0 miles west-south-west of Niles, IL (from Niles, IL: bearing 255°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-south-west of Evanston. The character of Park Ridge is one of comfortable permanence, where well-maintained homes stand with a quiet dignity, often boasting broad lawns that invite lingering summer afternoons. Sunlight, when it filters through the leafy canopy, casts shifting patterns on sidewalks, a subtle dance that marks the passage of the day, and in the evenings, a hushed serenity descends, punctuated only by the distant hum of suburban life. The air itself often carries a clean, crisp scent, a testament to the surrounding parklands and the careful stewardship of its natural spaces. This locale boasts a rich history, its development intrinsically linked to the growth of the greater Chicago metropolitan area, yet Park Ridge has always maintained its own distinct identity. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the fertile soil, its transformation into a desirable residential suburb began in earnest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting families seeking a more tranquil existence while remaining accessible to the urban core. The local economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its agricultural past in the expansive green spaces and community gardens that dot the landscape, and the presence of educational institutions has fostered a culture of learning and civic engagement. The town’s commitment to preserving its heritage is evident in its historic architecture and the enduring local traditions that continue to shape its community spirit, making Park Ridge a place where the past and present coexist harmoniously.
Live animated radar for Park Ridge 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 | Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 42.011141°N, 87.840619°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60068 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Park Ridge, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge includes coordinates 42.011141°N, 87.840619°W, situated in Cook County. ZIP code 60068. 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.
