River Forest, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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River Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of River Forest.
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What is the weather usually like in River Forest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 34.4 inprecipitation per year · 875 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit River Forest: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO MIDWAY AP, IL US (USW00014819), adjusted for the elevation of River Forest.
River Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in River Forest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in River Forest?
River Forest 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 34.4 inches (875 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit River Forest is June to September. At 630 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 River Forest
What is the hottest month in River Forest?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in River Forest?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in River Forest?
About 34.4 inches (875 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in River Forest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit River Forest?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does River Forest have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in River Forest in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 35°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in River Forest?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this River Forest weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of River Forest.
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