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Weather in Aurora, Illinois
Current Conditions (Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 09:52 America/Chicago time)
Temperature: 66°F (19°C) |
Forecast Overview
Sun Apr 28 73°F 61°F 23°C 16°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsMon Apr 29 68°F 55°F 20°C 13°C Chance of heavy rain almost all day.
detailsTue Apr 30 70°F 50°F 21°C 10°C Chance of light rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsWed May 1 73°F 48°F 23°C 9°C Chance of rain late at night.
detailsThu May 2 75°F 61°F 24°C 16°C Chance of rain before sunrise.
detailsFri May 3 73°F 63°F 23°C 17°C Chance of rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsSat May 4 68°F 45°F 20°C 7°C A few passing clouds.
detailsSun May 5 66°F 43°F 19°C 6°C Times of sun and clouds.
detailsMon May 6 75°F 52°F 24°C 11°C Chance of rain after 7 pm.
detailsTue May 7 68°F 52°F 20°C 11°C Chance of rain until 7 pm.
detailsWed May 8 64°F 45°F 18°C 7°C Chance of light rain until 4 pm.
detailsThu May 9 59°F 41°F 15°C 5°C Times of sun and clouds.
detailsFri May 10 64°F 39°F 18°C 4°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsSat May 11 63°F 52°F 17°C 11°C Chance of rain after 7 pm.
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Detailed Forecast
Sunday, April 28 | sunrise: 05:54 sunset: 19:48 |
Low around 60°F (16°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.11 in (2.8125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 20 mph (32 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 60°F (16°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 90% | 0.311% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 89% | 0.311% | |
07:00 10:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 82% | 0.309% | |
10:00 13:00 | Overcast. | 69°F (20°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 78% | 0.307% | |
13:00 16:00 | Overcast. | 72°F (22°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 75% | 0.305% | |
16:00 19:00 | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 80% | 0.306% | |
19:00 22:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 95% | 0.309% | |
22:00 01:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.75 mm). | 62°F (17°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 97% | 0.319% |
Monday, April 29 | sunrise: 05:53 sunset: 19:49 |
Low around 56°F (13°C), high around 69°F (20°C). Chance of heavy rain all night and almost all day, except late morning from 10 am to 1 pm. The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 1.8 in (45.3125 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 22 mph (35 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.28 in (7.0625 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 97% | 0.355% | |
04:00 07:00 | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.35 in (9 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 96% | 0.369% | |
07:00 10:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 22 mph (35 km/h) | 88% | 0.349% | |
10:00 13:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.875 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 76% | 0.343% | |
13:00 16:00 | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.25 in (6.25 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 89% | 0.358% | |
16:00 19:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 87% | 0.353% | |
19:00 22:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 98% | 0.356% | |
22:00 01:00 | Chance of heavy rain. Precipitation: 0.71 in (18.0625 mm). | 60°F (16°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 97% | 0.412% |
Tuesday, April 30 | sunrise: 05:51 sunset: 19:50 |
Low around 51°F (10°C), high around 70°F (21°C). Chance of light rain from 10 am to 7 pm. Estimated precipitation: 0.05 in (1.1875 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 18 mph (29 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 92% | 0.37% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. | 59°F (15°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 94% | 0.361% | |
07:00 10:00 | Overcast. | 64°F (18°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 84% | 0.355% | |
10:00 13:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 86% | 0.351% | |
13:00 16:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 18 mph (29 km/h) | 64% | 0.343% | |
16:00 19:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 60°F (15°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 79% | 0.342% | |
19:00 22:00 | Overcast. | 57°F (14°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 70% | 0.341% | |
22:00 01:00 | Clear. | 51°F (10°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 89% | 0.34% |
Wednesday, May 1 | sunrise: 05:50 sunset: 19:52 |
Low around 48°F (9°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Chance of rain late at night (after 10 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.22 in (5.5625 mm). A few passing clouds. Wind: 11 mph (17 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Clear. | 48°F (9°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 87% | 0.339% | |
04:00 07:00 | Sunny. | 50°F (10°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 84% | 0.338% | |
07:00 10:00 | Sunny. | 61°F (16°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 68% | 0.335% | |
10:00 13:00 | Sunny. | 70°F (21°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 57% | 0.33% | |
13:00 16:00 | Sunny. | 73°F (23°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 51% | 0.326% | |
16:00 19:00 | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 68°F (20°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 72% | 0.326% | |
19:00 22:00 | Considerable cloudiness. | 62°F (17°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 79% | 0.327% | |
22:00 01:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.22 in (5.5625 mm). | 62°F (16°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 97% | 0.36% |
Thursday, May 2 | sunrise: 05:49 sunset: 19:53 |
Low around 62°F (16°C), high around 74°F (24°C). Chance of rain before sunrise (from 1 am to 7 am). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.29 in (7.4375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.25 in (6.375 mm). | 62°F (17°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 96% | 0.367% | |
04:00 07:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 97% | 0.352% | |
07:00 10:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 89% | 0.347% | |
10:00 13:00 | Considerable cloudiness. | 72°F (22°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 75% | 0.343% | |
13:00 16:00 | Mostly cloudy. | 74°F (23°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 68% | 0.339% | |
16:00 19:00 | Overcast. | 70°F (21°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 79% | 0.338% | |
19:00 22:00 | Overcast. | 66°F (19°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 88% | 0.337% | |
22:00 01:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 93% | 0.337% |
Friday, May 3 | sunrise: 05:48 sunset: 19:54 |
Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon (between 10 am and 4 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.28 in (7.1875 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 17 mph (27 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.34% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. | 64°F (18°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 96% | 0.338% | |
07:00 10:00 | Overcast. | 70°F (21°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 74% | 0.335% | |
10:00 13:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 74% | 0.335% | |
13:00 16:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 87% | 0.34% | |
16:00 19:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 83% | 0.336% | |
19:00 22:00 | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2.0625 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 96% | 0.351% | |
22:00 01:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.625 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 96% | 0.348% |
Saturday, May 4 | sunrise: 05:46 sunset: 19:55 |
Low around 44°F (7°C), high around 68°F (20°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). A few passing clouds. Wind: 24 mph (39 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 58°F (14°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 83% | 0.342% | |
04:00 07:00 | Sunny. | 49°F (9°C) | 23 mph (37 km/h) | 74% | 0.339% | |
07:00 10:00 | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 47°F (8°C) | 22 mph (35 km/h) | 76% | 0.336% | |
10:00 13:00 | Sunny. | 55°F (13°C) | 24 mph (39 km/h) | 61% | 0.331% | |
13:00 16:00 | Sunny. | 58°F (15°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 53% | 0.326% | |
16:00 19:00 | Sunny. | 54°F (12°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 64% | 0.326% | |
19:00 22:00 | Clear. | 47°F (8°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 79% | 0.327% | |
22:00 01:00 | Clear. | 44°F (7°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 80% | 0.328% |
Sunday, May 5 | sunrise: 05:45 sunset: 19:56 |
Low around 43°F (6°C), high around 67°F (19°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.875 mm). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 13 mph (21 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Clear. | 43°F (6°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 80% | 0.328% | |
04:00 07:00 | Sunny. | 45°F (7°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 82% | 0.328% | |
07:00 10:00 | Sunny. | 56°F (13°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 65% | 0.326% | |
10:00 13:00 | Sunny. | 63°F (17°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 50% | 0.321% | |
13:00 16:00 | Partly cloudy. | 66°F (19°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 48% | 0.318% | |
16:00 19:00 | Overcast. | 63°F (17°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 66% | 0.318% | |
19:00 22:00 | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 59°F (15°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 80% | 0.319% | |
22:00 01:00 | Clear. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 91% | 0.322% |
Monday, May 6 | sunrise: 05:44 sunset: 19:57 |
Low around 52°F (11°C), high around 75°F (24°C). Chance of rain in the evening and during the night (after 7 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.22 in (5.5 mm). More clouds than sun. Wind: 14 mph (23 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Partly cloudy. | 55°F (13°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 93% | 0.322% | |
04:00 07:00 | More clouds than sun. | 56°F (13°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 93% | 0.322% | |
07:00 10:00 | Partly cloudy. | 65°F (18°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 77% | 0.32% | |
10:00 13:00 | Mostly sunny. | 73°F (23°C) | 2 mph (2 km/h) | 56% | 0.316% | |
13:00 16:00 | More sun than clouds. | 75°F (24°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 51% | 0.313% | |
16:00 19:00 | Mostly sunny. | 60°F (16°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 69% | 0.313% | |
19:00 22:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.75 mm). | 53°F (12°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 87% | 0.322% | |
22:00 01:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.15 in (3.75 mm). | 53°F (11°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 91% | 0.337% |
Tuesday, May 7 | sunrise: 05:43 sunset: 19:58 |
Low around 53°F (11°C), high around 69°F (20°C). Chance of rain until 7 pm. The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.42 in (10.6875 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 17 mph (27 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 56°F (13°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 95% | 0.331% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.6875 mm). | 60°F (16°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 98% | 0.339% | |
07:00 10:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.11 in (2.875 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 95% | 0.346% | |
10:00 13:00 | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.11 in (2.75 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 90% | 0.352% | |
13:00 16:00 | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.05 in (1.3125 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 91% | 0.346% | |
16:00 19:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 13 mph (22 km/h) | 92% | 0.343% | |
19:00 22:00 | Clear. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 96% | 0.341% | |
22:00 01:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 96% | 0.34% |
Wednesday, May 8 | sunrise: 05:41 sunset: 19:59 |
Low around 44°F (7°C), high around 65°F (18°C). Chance of light rain during the morning and early afternoon (between 4 am and 4 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (2.0625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 20 mph (31 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Clear. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 61°F (16°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 97% | 0.34% | |
04:00 07:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 89% | 0.342% | |
07:00 10:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 58°F (14°C) | 18 mph (29 km/h) | 73% | 0.336% | |
10:00 13:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 54°F (12°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 81% | 0.334% | |
13:00 16:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 54°F (12°C) | 20 mph (31 km/h) | 86% | 0.333% | |
16:00 19:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 53°F (12°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 86% | 0.333% | |
19:00 22:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 47°F (8°C) | 18 mph (30 km/h) | 89% | 0.332% | |
22:00 01:00 | Overcast. | 44°F (7°C) | 19 mph (30 km/h) | 90% | 0.331% |
Thursday, May 9 | sunrise: 05:40 sunset: 20:00 |
Low around 40°F (5°C), high around 60°F (15°C). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 15 mph (25 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Overcast. | 44°F (7°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 88% | 0.33% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. | 45°F (7°C) | 15 mph (25 km/h) | 83% | 0.329% | |
07:00 10:00 | More sun than clouds. | 49°F (9°C) | 15 mph (23 km/h) | 76% | 0.328% | |
10:00 13:00 | Sunny. | 58°F (14°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 56% | 0.323% | |
13:00 16:00 | Sunny. | 59°F (15°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 51% | 0.319% | |
16:00 19:00 | Sunny. | 52°F (11°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 64% | 0.319% | |
19:00 22:00 | Clear. | 43°F (6°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 67% | 0.32% | |
22:00 01:00 | Clear. | 40°F (5°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 64% | 0.321% |
Friday, May 10 | sunrise: 05:39 sunset: 20:01 |
Low around 39°F (4°C), high around 64°F (18°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Partly cloudy. | 39°F (4°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 64% | 0.321% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. | 42°F (6°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 71% | 0.321% | |
07:00 10:00 | Sunny. | 54°F (12°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 59% | 0.32% | |
10:00 13:00 | Mostly sunny. | 61°F (16°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 47% | 0.316% | |
13:00 16:00 | Sunny. | 64°F (18°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 44% | 0.312% | |
16:00 19:00 | Overcast. | 60°F (16°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 61% | 0.312% | |
19:00 22:00 | Overcast. | 51°F (10°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 69% | 0.314% | |
22:00 01:00 | Overcast. | 53°F (12°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 66% | 0.314% |
Saturday, May 11 | sunrise: 05:38 sunset: 20:02 |
Low around 51°F (11°C), high around 63°F (17°C). Chance of rain in the evening and during the night (after 7 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.14 in (3.5 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 19 mph (30 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
01:00 04:00 | Overcast. | 52°F (11°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 65% | 0.315% | |
04:00 07:00 | Overcast. | 51°F (11°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 69% | 0.315% | |
07:00 10:00 | Overcast. | 52°F (11°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 74% | 0.315% | |
10:00 13:00 | Overcast. | 63°F (17°C) | 16 mph (25 km/h) | 53% | 0.312% | |
13:00 16:00 | Overcast. | 63°F (17°C) | 14 mph (23 km/h) | 58% | 0.31% | |
16:00 19:00 | Overcast. | 57°F (14°C) | 13 mph (22 km/h) | 66% | 0.31% | |
19:00 22:00 | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 55°F (13°C) | 16 mph (25 km/h) | 73% | 0.31% | |
22:00 01:00 | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.14 in (3.4375 mm). | 52°F (11°C) | 19 mph (30 km/h) | 90% | 0.332% |
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Weather Station: Aurora, Aurora Municipal Airport (latitude 41-46-12N, longitude 088-28-53W)
Local Time:
Aurora is in the "America/Chicago" timezone.
The "America/Chicago" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in DST (since Sunday, 10 March 2024, 03:00 AM local time). During DST, the timezone abbreviation is CDT and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -5:00 hours.
Aurora will exit DST (returning to standard time) on Sunday, 3 November 2024, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local standard time. During ST, the timezone abbreviation is CST and the offset to UTC will be -6:00 hours.
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