Highland Park, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Highland Park weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Highland Park.
This week in Highland Park
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Highland Park
What is the weather usually like in Highland Park?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 39.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,004 mm
- 33.6 insnowfall per year · 85 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Highland Park: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US (USC00111497), adjusted for the elevation of Highland Park.
Highland Park weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Highland Park through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Highland Park?
Highland Park has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Highland Park is June to September. At 1,650 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 Highland Park
What is the hottest month in Highland Park?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Highland Park?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Highland Park?
About 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Highland Park?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Highland Park?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Highland Park have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Highland Park in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 29°F, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Highland Park?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Highland Park weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Highland Park.
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