Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Chicago - Illinois
Annual high57ºF
Annual low42ºF
Precipitation33.2 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Wet days | Sunshineh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 18 | 1.85 | 10 | 126 |
| Feb | 34 | 20 | 1.61 | 10 | 142 |
| Mar | 43 | 29 | 2.76 | 12 | 199 |
| Apr | 55 | 40 | 3.03 | 13 | 221 |
| May | 65 | 50 | 3.74 | 12 | 274 |
| Jun | 75 | 60 | 4.06 | 11 | 300 |
| Jul | 81 | 66 | 3.39 | 9 | 333 |
| Aug | 79 | 65 | 3.15 | 8 | 299 |
| Sep | 73 | 58 | 2.72 | 8 | 247 |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 2.80 | 7 | 216 |
| Nov | 47 | 34 | 2.20 | 10 | 136 |
| Dec | 36 | 23 | 1.89 | 10 | 118 |
- JanHigh 32ºFLow 18ºFPrecip 1.85 inch
- FebHigh 34ºFLow 20ºFPrecip 1.61 inch
- MarHigh 43ºFLow 29ºFPrecip 2.76 inch
- AprHigh 55ºFLow 40ºFPrecip 3.03 inch
- MayHigh 65ºFLow 50ºFPrecip 3.74 inch
- JunHigh 75ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 4.06 inch
- JulHigh 81ºFLow 66ºFPrecip 3.39 inch
- AugHigh 79ºFLow 65ºFPrecip 3.15 inch
- SepHigh 73ºFLow 58ºFPrecip 2.72 inch
- OctHigh 61ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 2.80 inch
- NovHigh 47ºFLow 34ºFPrecip 2.20 inch
- DecHigh 36ºFLow 23ºFPrecip 1.89 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Chicago, Illinois?
Chicago experiences a humid continental climate, marked by strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold. The area receives moderate precipitation, with a moderate pattern of wetter summers and drier winters. Precipitation is spread relatively evenly throughout the year, and the city enjoys over 2,600 hours of sunshine annually.
Chicago weather averages
Annual high57ºF
Annual low42ºF
Precipitation33.2 inch
Sunshine2611 hours
Geo Chicago - Illinois
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cook
- City
- Chicago
- Zip Code
- 60604
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- Longitude
- -87.63
- Latitude
- 41.88
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –