Weather & Climate in Chicago, IL

Temperature, precipitation, and climate statistics

Annual Overview

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Avg 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%
🌡️Temperature
57° / 44°F
🌧️Precipitation
36.2" per year
☀️Days Breakdown
185 sunny days/yr
💨Wind
💧Humidity
72% avg

Temperature Records

Source: NOAA

Record High

99°F

Record Low

-26°F

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

44°F

Monthly Averages

Source: NOAA Climate Normals
MonthHighLowRainSnowHumidityWind
Jan31°F18°F1.46"2.9"75%10.7 mph
Feb34°F20°F1.29"2.5"74%10.2 mph
Mar43°F29°F2.22"1.6"74%10.1 mph
Apr54°F40°F4.08"0.6"72%10.5 mph
May66°F52°F4.53"73%9.6 mph
Jun77°F63°F4.11"72%8.5 mph
Jul81°F68°F3.87"70%7.8 mph
Aug80°F67°F3.87"72%7.5 mph
Sep73°F60°F3.10"70%8.7 mph
Oct61°F48°F3.40"0.1"70%10.3 mph
Nov47°F36°F2.62"0.6"71%11.0 mph
Dec36°F26°F1.63"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.