Wheaton, Illinois Weather
Wheaton, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Wheaton, DuPage County.
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About Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of DuPage County, its character shaped by the broad, open skies characteristic of the Illinois prairie. It lies 2.2 miles west-south-west of Glen Ellyn, IL (from Glen Ellyn, IL: bearing 249°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-north-east of Naperville. Here, the landscape is a subtle interplay of cultivated fields that stretch towards the horizon and the more intimate geometry of residential neighborhoods, punctuated by the mature canopy of oak and maple trees lining its streets. The air often carries a clean scent, a blend of mown grass and, in warmer months, the faint perfume of blooming lilacs and roses that spill over garden fences. It is a place where the sun, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, casts a clear, bright light, illuminating the neat rows of houses and the sturdy brick of its public buildings with an honest, unadorned glow. The history of Wheaton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, its early growth fueled by the fertile soil and the burgeoning railroad lines that connected it to wider markets. This connection to transportation fostered a robust local economy, which over time diversified beyond its agrarian roots, embracing commerce and the service industry. A notable landmark is the DuPage County Historical Museum, a repository of the stories and artifacts that trace the evolution of this community from its frontier beginnings to its present-day status as a vibrant suburban center. Wheaton also holds a quiet distinction as the headquarters of the Billy Graham Center Museum at Wheaton College, a significant institution that draws visitors and scholars interested in the history of evangelical Christianity, adding a unique cultural layer to the town's identity.
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| Location | Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.86614°N, 88.107013°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 60187, 60189 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wheaton, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wheaton, 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 Wheaton includes coordinates 41.866140°N, 88.107013°W, situated in DuPage County. ZIP code 60187, 60189. 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. 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.
