Live Wind Chill
Wind Chill in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois
Updated every 30 minutes with live NWS data
Temperature
49°F
Wind Speed
7 mph
Wind Chill
46°F
Frostbite Risk
No riskCold-Day School Closures
Schools in Illinois typically close for cold alone when wind chills drop below dangerous thresholds. The exact threshold varies by district — urban districts with walking students tend to close at warmer wind chills than rural districts where all students ride buses.
-20°F
Common threshold
-30°F
Northern states
FAQ — Wind Chill in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois
What is the wind chill in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois?
The current wind chill in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois is 46°F, with an air temperature of 49°F and wind speed of 7 mph.
What is the frostbite risk in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois?
Current conditions in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois do not pose a significant frostbite risk.