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Mount Prospect Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Thursday at 55° · coldest night Monday at 35°

The short of it: Mount Prospect weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (38 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (47 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:30 local time.

MOUNT PROSPECT, Sunday. — Mount Prospect may look for partly cloudy skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 47° before sinking to 37° by night. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Mount Prospect is 49°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 5 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 55°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 35°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.2 in. in all. Nights run 5° milder than the November norm of 32°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Mount Prospect runs from 32° at night to 49° by day, with some 2.5 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 84°, January the coldest at 17°, and May the wettest with 4.3 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 9 h 48 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 633 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy37°31°3 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy38°32°3 mph–
6 AMPartly cloudy38°31°3 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy37°31°3 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy38°33°3 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy41°35°4 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy43°37°4 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy45°39°3 mph–
12 PMMostly clear46°41°2 mph–
1 PMMostly clear47°42°2 mph–
2 PMMostly clear47°43°1 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy47°43°1 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy46°43°0 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy45°41°1 mph–
6 PMMostly clear44°40°1 mph–
7 PMMostly clear43°39°1 mph–
8 PMMostly clear42°38°1 mph–
9 PMMostly clear41°37°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky41°36°2 mph–
11 PMClear sky38°34°2 mph–
12 AMClear sky37°33°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky37°32°1 mph–
2 AMClear sky38°33°1 mph–
3 AMClear sky38°33°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): partly cloudy, high 47°, low 37°, dry, gusts to 8 mph. Sun up 6:41 AM, down 4:29 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today37°47°dry8 mph9 h 48 min
Monday35°49°dry11 mph9 h 46 min
Tuesday37°52°dry11 mph9 h 44 min
Wednesday38°55°dry13 mph9 h 42 min
Thursday45°55°0.2 in.17 mph9 h 40 min

Warmest: Thursday at 55°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.2 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 17 mph.

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The Almanac · Mount Prospect Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Mount Prospect, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 0.3 in. less rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
10 mph
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The Almanac Speaks
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Highs fall 15° against October, to near 49°; nights run about 32°. Wet spells are common — about 2.5 in., the 8th wettest month.

Mount Prospect in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mount Prospect by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°17°1.9 in.11 mph9 h 26 min✦
February36°20°1.7 in.11 mph10 h 31 min✦✦
March47°30°2.2 in.10 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April59°38°4.2 in.11 mph13 h 18 min✦✦
May71°49°4.3 in.10 mph14 h 33 min✦✦✦
June80°58°4.3 in.8 mph15 h 14 min✦✦✦
July84°63°3.5 in.7 mph14 h 57 min✦✦✦
August82°62°4.3 in.6 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
September76°55°3.3 in.7 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°43°2.8 in.9 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦
November49°32°2.5 in.10 mph9 h 44 min✦✦
December37°22°2.1 in.10 mph9 h 7 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Mount Prospect

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mount Prospect today?

Right now it is 3 °C (38 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Mount Prospect this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 5 days, about 3.9 mm (0.15 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mount Prospect?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Mount Prospect?

July, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (17 °F). The wettest month is May, with 109 mm (4.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mount Prospect?

May and September. May brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain; September highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 84 mm (3.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mount Prospect?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Arlington HeightsIllinois3 mi NW49°31°2.4 in.
Des PlainesIllinois4 mi SE49°32°2.6 in.
PalatineIllinois6 mi WNW49°31°2.4 in.
Buffalo GroveIllinois6 mi N48°31°2.4 in.
Hoffman EstatesIllinois7 mi WSW49°31°2.5 in.
GlenviewIllinois8 mi E48°32°2.6 in.
SchaumburgIllinois8 mi WSW48°31°2.6 in.
SkokieIllinois11 mi ESE49°33°2.6 in.

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