Des Plaines, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Des Plaines weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Des Plaines.
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What is the weather usually like in Des Plaines?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 37.9 inprecipitation per year · 962 mm
- 38.4 insnowfall per year · 98 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Des Plaines: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP, IL US (USW00094846), adjusted for the elevation of Des Plaines.
Des Plaines weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Des Plaines through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Des Plaines is June to September. At 643 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Des Plaines
What is the hottest month in Des Plaines?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Des Plaines?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Des Plaines?
About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Des Plaines?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Des Plaines?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Des Plaines have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Des Plaines in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 34°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Des Plaines?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Des Plaines weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Des Plaines.
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