Aurora, Illinois Weather
Aurora weather this week
Over the next 7 days in Aurora, daytime highs range from 8°C to 14°C and night-time lows from -1°C to 7°C. The warmest afternoon is likely on Thursday at 14°C, while the coolest night is expected tomorrow night at -1°C. Temperatures trend warmer through the week, rising by about 4°C.
No significant rain is expected in Aurora this week. The highest rain chance is just 12%, on Thursday.
It turns breezy on Thursday, with winds reaching about 32 km/h — secure loose objects on rooftops and balconies. UV levels stay moderate or lower, peaking at 3. Average humidity is a comfortable 68% or so.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain chance | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today (Saturday) | Mainly clear | 8° / -1° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 16 km/h |
| Tomorrow (Sunday) | Overcast | 9° / -1° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 8 km/h |
| Monday | Overcast | 10° / -1° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 14 km/h |
| Tuesday | Overcast | 12° / 2° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 18 km/h |
| Wednesday | Overcast | 13° / 3° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 32 km/h |
| Thursday | Overcast | 14° / 7° | 12% | 0.0 mm | 32 km/h |
| Friday | Overcast | 13° / 5° | 8% | 0.0 mm | 19 km/h |
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Today's outlook for Aurora
At 23:00 local time it is 0°C in Aurora under clear skies, feeling like -4°C. Today's forecast high is 8°C and the low is -1°C, and the day overall looks mostly sunny. Rain is unlikely today (0% chance). Winds are blowing at about 6 km/h from the north-west. Humidity is 82%.
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Climate of Aurora: monthly averages
Based on 25 years of satellite and reanalysis data (2001-2025), July is usually the hottest month in Aurora, with average daytime highs around 29°C. January is the coolest, when nights typically fall to about -10°C and frost is possible on the coldest nights. That is a wide yearly range of roughly 39°C, so the seasons feel very different from each other.
The area receives about 980 mm of rain in a typical year. Most of it falls from May to August, and May is the wettest month at roughly 120 mm.
For outdoor plans and travel, September usually offers the most comfortable weather in Aurora, with mild days and relatively little rain.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1° | -10° | 44 mm | 87% |
| Feb | 0° | -9° | 51 mm | 85% |
| Mar | 7° | -3° | 63 mm | 80% |
| Apr | 15° | 3° | 95 mm | 76% |
| May | 21° | 9° | 120 mm | 76% |
| Jun | 26° | 15° | 112 mm | 74% |
| Jul | 29° | 18° | 100 mm | 72% |
| Aug | 28° | 17° | 106 mm | 72% |
| Sep | 24° | 13° | 87 mm | 74% |
| Oct | 16° | 5° | 91 mm | 76% |
| Nov | 8° | -1° | 58 mm | 81% |
| Dec | 1° | -6° | 57 mm | 87% |
Source: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged over the roughly 50 km grid area around Aurora. Values describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
About Aurora weather
Aurora is one of many towns in Illinois's humid continental climate, shaped by its Great Lakes and prairie geography, about 59 km west of Chicago. Before the rains arrive, there's warm, humid summers (June–August). Cooler months mean cold winters (December–February) with regular snow, colder near Lake Michigan. This page shows live, auto-refreshing weather for Aurora: current conditions, an hourly breakdown, a 16-day outlook, a date-lookup tool for any past or future date, and real-time air quality, sourced from Open-Meteo. Local timezone: America/Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
Aurora is about 59 km west of Chicago, in Illinois.
Aurora sees cold winters (December–February) with regular snow, colder near Lake Michigan.
The live current conditions, hourly forecast and 16-day outlook above are pulled in real time for Aurora's exact coordinates. No fixed schedule, the page updates whenever you load it.
July is usually the hottest month in Aurora, with average daytime highs of about 29°C and nights around 18°C.
The coldest nights come in January, when the average low is about -10°C and daytime highs reach around -1°C. Frost is possible on clear, calm nights.
Aurora receives about 980 mm of rain in a typical year. May is the wettest month at roughly 120 mm, and the main rainy period is May to August.
September usually offers the most comfortable weather in Aurora, with mild daytime temperatures and little rain.
In November Aurora typically sees daytime highs near 8°C and lows near -1°C, with about 58 mm of rain over the month and average humidity around 81%. Check the live forecast above for this week's actual conditions.
Up to 16 days ahead using the extended forecast and date picker above; further-out or historical dates use the same date lookup tool.
Live temperature for Aurora is shown at the top of this page and refreshes automatically — see the hourly breakdown below for how it changes through the day.
Aurora's day-to-day weather follows the broader pattern of Illinois described above. See the hourly weather forecast or the air quality index for more detail.