Migraine Weather Forecast for Chicago, IL
Tuesday, August 11 · updated throughout the day · scores run 0–100, higher is a kinder day
Good
A good day — weather should cooperate for most people with Migraine.
5-day outlook
Today
73
Good
Wed
78
Good
Thu
81
Great
Fri
81
Great
Sat
39
Rough
How weather affects migraine
Not every weather factor hits every condition the same way. These are the inputs our Migraine scoring model weighs most heavily — and in Chicago (Central U.S.), they interact with the local climate pattern: Minneapolis, Dallas, and Chicago — continental weather swings across the central plains and Great Lakes.
Barometric pressure changes
35% of scoreBarometric pressure drops are one of the most consistently reported migraine triggers, likely affecting intracranial pressure and trigeminal nerve sensitivity.
Daily temperature swings
20% of scoreRapid temperature fluctuations can trigger migraines through neural pathways including trigeminal activation and cortical spreading depression.
Humidity
15% of scoreHigh humidity is associated with migraine onset, possibly through thermoregulatory stress, co-occurring low-pressure systems, and trigeminal nerve activation.
UV exposure
10% of scoreBright sunlight is a potent migraine trigger — up to 67% of migraineurs report light sensitivity. High UV correlates with intense sunlight and glare that activate photosensitivity pathways.
Wind
10% of scoreWarm dry winds (chinook/foehn) have been associated with increased migraine frequency above approximately 38 km/h (24 mph), likely through the rapid pressure and temperature changes they bring.
This forecast uses Chicago's weather. Yours should use your street's.
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Research behind the Migraine model
- Kimoto K, et al. 'Influence of barometric pressure in patients with migraine headache.' Internal Medicine. 2011;50(18):1923-1928.
- Mukamal KJ, et al. 'Weather and air pollution as triggers of severe headaches.' Neurology. 2009;72(10):922-927.
- Hoffmann J, Lo H, et al. 'Weather sensitivity in migraineurs.' Journal of Neurology. 2011;258(4):596-602.
- Cooke LJ, et al. 'Chinook winds and migraine headache.' Neurology. 2000;54(2):302-307.
- Portt A, et al. 'Migraine and air pollution: a systematic review.' Headache. 2023;63(9):1203-1219.
Felt That is not a medical service. Forecast scores describe weather conditions associated with symptom changes in published research and community-reported patterns — they are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to weather vary widely. Always consult your healthcare provider about managing your condition.