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River Forest, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is River Forest?
River Forest, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- River Forest
- Population
- 11.2K
- Elevation
- 192 m
- Coordinates
- 41.90°, -87.81°
River Forest is a city in United States with a population of approximately 11.2K. Average temperatures range from -6°C (21°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 192 m above sea level.
Time in River Forest right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:46 46
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in River Forest
Daylight in River Forest today
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Day length
15h 13m
Climate normals for River Forest
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / -6°C | -4°C / -11°C | 9days (65 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -5°C | -1°C / -10°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 1°C | 5°C / -4°C | 11days (90 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 0°C | 13days (108 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 8°C | 13days (120 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 16°C | 11days (101 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 20°C | 30°C / 21°C | 11days (92 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 19°C | 29°C / 20°C | 10days (78 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 17°C | 25°C / 16°C | 9days (67 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 10°C | 15°C / 7°C | 11days (105 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 3°C | 5°C / -2°C | 8days (57 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -3°C | -1°C / -8°C | 8days (60 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 72% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -6°C . Feb: 3°C / -5°C . Mar: 9°C / 1°C . Apr: 14°C / 5°C . May: 20°C / 11°C . Jun: 26°C / 17°C . Jul: 28°C / 20°C . Aug: 27°C / 19°C . Sep: 24°C / 17°C . Oct: 17°C / 10°C . Nov: 9°C / 3°C . Dec: 4°C / -3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 65 mm. Feb: 53 mm. Mar: 90 mm. Apr: 108 mm. May: 120 mm. Jun: 101 mm. Jul: 92 mm. Aug: 78 mm. Sep: 67 mm. Oct: 105 mm. Nov: 57 mm. Dec: 60 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 73%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 69%. May: 73%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 69%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 25 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
River Forest has a population of approximately 11.2K.
The best months to visit River Forest are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
River Forest receives approximately 996mm of rainfall annually across 122 rainy days.
River Forest is located in United States, in the Americas region.
River Forest sits at an elevation of 192 m (630 ft) above sea level.