Weather & Climate in Chicago, IL
Temperature, precipitation, and climate statistics
Annual Overview
Source: NOAA Climate NormalsAvg Temperature
51°F
Sunny Days
185
per year
Annual Rainfall
36.2"
UV Index
4.3
annual avg
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25°F
18° / 31°
Jan
💧 1.5"❄️ 2.9"☀️ 14d💨 75%
High
31°F
Low
18°F
Wind
11 mph
🌡️Temperature
57° / 44°F🌧️Precipitation
36.2" per year☀️Days Breakdown
185 sunny days/yr💨Wind
💧Humidity
72% avgTemperature Records
Source: NOAARecord High
99°F
Record Low
-26°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
44°F
Monthly Averages
Source: NOAA Climate Normals| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 18°F | 1.46" | 2.9" | 75% | 10.7 mph |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 1.29" | 2.5" | 74% | 10.2 mph |
| Mar | 43°F | 29°F | 2.22" | 1.6" | 74% | 10.1 mph |
| Apr | 54°F | 40°F | 4.08" | 0.6" | 72% | 10.5 mph |
| May | 66°F | 52°F | 4.53" | — | 73% | 9.6 mph |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 4.11" | — | 72% | 8.5 mph |
| Jul | 81°F | 68°F | 3.87" | — | 70% | 7.8 mph |
| Aug | 80°F | 67°F | 3.87" | — | 72% | 7.5 mph |
| Sep | 73°F | 60°F | 3.10" | — | 70% | 8.7 mph |
| Oct | 61°F | 48°F | 3.40" | 0.1" | 70% | 10.3 mph |
| Nov | 47°F | 36°F | 2.62" | 0.6" | 71% | 11.0 mph |
| Dec | 36°F | 26°F | 1.63" | 2.1" | 75% | 10.5 mph |
Chicago, IL has an average annual temperature of 51°F. The area enjoys approximately 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals about 36.2 inches. Snowfall averages 10.5 inches per year.