What is today's weather forecast for Northfield, IL?

Today's forecast for Northfield shows a low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Northfield, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Northfield shows highs from 16 to 34 degrees and lows from 4 to 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Northfield, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Northfield this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (100% chance), Wednesday (40% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Northfield weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Northfield forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Northfield, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

18°F
Feels Like 18°F

Humidity 95% Dew Point 17°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.46 in.

Report from a personal weather station 2.8 mi. SE of central Northfield
at 12:21 AM Mon, Dec 1, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunNov 30

MonDec 1

100%

TueDec 2

WedDec 3

40%

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

50%

SatDec 6

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures with a significant drop to 16°F mid-week, recovering to 30°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1925 - An extremely rare late November hurricane began to affect the west coast of Florida as it strengthened during the day. The storm made landfall very early on December 1st south of Tampa Bay, weakened to a tropical storm as it crossed central Florida, and exited around St. Augustine. The storm regained Hurricane strength off Jacksonville late on the 1st. Heavy rain continued over northeast Florida on the 2nd. Gale force winds were reported from the Keys to Jacksonville and over 50 people lost their lives, mostly on ships at sea. Damage along the coast south of Jacksonville was heavy and excessive rain and wind seriously damaged citrus and truck crops.

Northfield, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Nov 30

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 30. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 34.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny, with a high near 16.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

About Northfield, IL

Northfield is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located approximately 19 miles (31 km) north of downtown Chicago. As of the 2020 census, the village's population was 5,751. It is part of a collection of upscale residential communities north of Chicago that belong to New Trier and Northfield Townships and the greater North Shore.

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