Location & Surroundings
Cloud Gate is a monument in Illinois, United States, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chicago Loop, less than 2 km away. The national capital Washington is about 955 km to the east. The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type monument (MNMT)
- a commemorative structure or statue
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 52' 57" N, 87° 37' 24" W
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 343 p/km²
- Built-up 17.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:24
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 16:45
- Day length 10 h 22 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Cloud Gate
Weather in The Bean
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for The Bean, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 16.9 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 143 W/m2.
Temperature
14.1 C
Wind
4.5 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.1 | 4.5 | 166 | 80 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 5.3 | 169 | 74 | 1,017.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 143.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 6.2 | 166 | 80 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 97 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 7.4 | 184 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 8.3 | 176 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 7.5 | 189 | 68 | 1,009.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 6.2 | 174 | 78 | 1,008.2 | 0.89 / 1.05 | 94 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 4.5 | 186 | 91 | 1,005.4 | 4.86 / 5.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.0 | 7.8 | 191 | 89 | 1,003.7 | 9.11 / 15.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 6.7 | 218 | 76 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 5.7 | 224 | 74 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 55.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 5.9 | 222 | 71 | 1,005.9 | 0.15 / 0.27 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.9 | 6.3 | 227 | 70 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in The Bean?
Now 14.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 16.9 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 143 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in The Bean today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 16:45 (local time). Day length about 10h 22m.
What is the local time in The Bean?
Local time is 15:24. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is The Bean?
The Bean is a monument.
What is the elevation of The Bean?
DEM 187 m.
Where is The Bean located?
It is at 41.88252, -87.62330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is The Bean in?
It is in United States.