Des Plaines Weather Today

Des Plaines is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, USA with a population of just over 58,000 people. It is situated about 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The climate in Des Plaines is classified as humid continental, with hot summers, cold winters and a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Average temperatures in the summer months range from the mid-70s to the mid-80s (Fahrenheit), while winter temperatures range from the mid-20s to the low-30s. The area experiences an average of 38 inches of rain per year, with most of this precipitation occurring during the spring and summer months. Snowfall averages around 31 inches per year.