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Highland Park weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Highland Park swings 55°F across the year, from 78°F highs in July to 23°F lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 40 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
78°F average high
Coldest month
January
23°F average low
Wettest month
July
40 in a year
Below freezing
3 months
January, February and December
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, August and September
Residents
30,000
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NWS, American, European side by side around Highland Park and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Highland Park hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Highland Park 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Highland Park, Illinois (IL) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 78°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 23°F), with roughly 40 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Highland Park right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Highland Park climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
33°
23°
Feb
42°
27°
Mar
45°
32°
Apr
56°
40°
May
65°
49°
Jun
74°
60°
Jul
78°
65°
Aug
77°
65°
Sep
73°
61°
Oct
63°
49°
Nov
49°
38°
Dec
39°
29°

Which forecast is most accurate in Highland Park?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
87
/100rank #1
89±1.1°F92±2.4 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
64
/100rank #2
75±2.5°F95±1.7 mph2961% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Highland Park today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Highland Park today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Highland Park today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Highland Park and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Highland Park?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Highland Park (CheckWeather Score 87/100), ahead of the American at 64. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Highland Park?
July is typically the warmest month in Highland Park, with average highs around 78°F.
How cold does Highland Park get?
The coldest month in Highland Park is January, when overnight lows average about 23°F.
How much rain does Highland Park get?
Highland Park sees roughly 40 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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