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In Chicago, the climate is cold and temperate. The rainfall in Chicago is significant, with precipitation even during the driest month. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Dfa. The mean yearly temperature observed in Chicago is recorded to be 10.2 °C | 50.3 °F. In a year, the rainfall is 1075 mm | 42.3 inch.
The given location is in the northern hemisphere. -> The particular spot is situated in the upper half of the planet.Summer begins at the end of June and ends in September. The months of summer are: June, July, August, September.It is recommended that the optimal period for embarking on a journey would be during July, August.
Climate graph // Weather by Month Chicago
The driest month is February, with 67 mm | 2.6 inch of rainfall. In April, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 112 mm | 4.4 inch.
average temperature by month Chicago
The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 23.8 °C | 74.8 °F. At -3.8 °C | 25.2 °F on average, January is the coldest month of the year.
Weather by month // weather averages Chicago
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| Avg. Temperature °C (°F) | Min. Temperature °C (°F) | Max. Temperature °C (°F) | Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) | Humidity (%) | Rainy days (d) | avg. Sun hours (hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.8 (25.2) | -6.4 (20.6) | -0.4 (31.3) | 79 (3.1) | 75% | 8 | 4.0 |
| February | -3.1 (26.4) | -6 (21.3) | 0.7 (33.2) | 67 (2.6) | 74% | 6 | 5.0 |
| March | 1.6 (34.8) | -1.1 (30) | 5.2 (41.4) | 76 (3) | 76% | 7 | 7.0 |
| April | 7.8 (46) | 5 (41) | 11.7 (53) | 112 (4.4) | 74% | 8 | 9.0 |
| May | 14.5 (58.1) | 11.6 (52.8) | 18.5 (65.3) | 106 (4.2) | 74% | 8 | 10.0 |
| June | 20.7 (69.2) | 17.9 (64.1) | 24.3 (75.8) | 95 (3.7) | 73% | 8 | 11.0 |
| July | 23.8 (74.8) | 21 (69.9) | 27.2 (80.9) | 86 (3.4) | 70% | 8 | 11.0 |
| August | 23.2 (73.7) | 20.6 (69.1) | 26.3 (79.3) | 101 (4) | 71% | 8 | 10.0 |
| September | 19.6 (67.3) | 16.9 (62.5) | 22.9 (73.3) | 81 (3.2) | 69% | 7 | 9.0 |
| October | 12.7 (54.8) | 10.3 (50.5) | 15.9 (60.6) | 99 (3.9) | 69% | 8 | 7.0 |
| November | 5.9 (42.6) | 3.7 (38.6) | 8.9 (47.9) | 92 (3.6) | 72% | 8 | 5.0 |
| December | -0.5 (31.1) | -2.7 (27.2) | 2.4 (36.3) | 81 (3.2) | 74% | 8 | 4.0 |
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Temperature °C (°F) | -3.8 °C (25.2) °F | -3.1 °C (26.4) °F | 1.6 °C (34.8) °F | 7.8 °C (46) °F | 14.5 °C (58.1) °F | 20.7 °C (69.2) °F | 23.8 °C (74.8) °F | 23.2 °C (73.7) °F | 19.6 °C (67.3) °F | 12.7 °C (54.8) °F | 5.9 °C (42.6) °F | -0.5 °C (31.1) °F |
| Min. Temperature °C (°F) | -6.4 °C (20.6) °F | -6 °C (21.3) °F | -1.1 °C (30) °F | 5 °C (41) °F | 11.6 °C (52.8) °F | 17.9 °C (64.1) °F | 21 °C (69.9) °F | 20.6 °C (69.1) °F | 16.9 °C (62.5) °F | 10.3 °C (50.5) °F | 3.7 °C (38.6) °F | -2.7 °C (27.2) °F |
| Max. Temperature °C (°F) | -0.4 °C (31.3) °F | 0.7 °C (33.2) °F | 5.2 °C (41.4) °F | 11.7 °C (53) °F | 18.5 °C (65.3) °F | 24.3 °C (75.8) °F | 27.2 °C (80.9) °F | 26.3 °C (79.3) °F | 22.9 °C (73.3) °F | 15.9 °C (60.6) °F | 8.9 °C (47.9) °F | 2.4 °C (36.3) °F |
| Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) | 79 (3) | 67 (2) | 76 (2) | 112 (4) | 106 (4) | 95 (3) | 86 (3) | 101 (3) | 81 (3) | 99 (3) | 92 (3) | 81 (3) |
| Humidity(%) | 75% | 74% | 76% | 74% | 74% | 73% | 70% | 71% | 69% | 69% | 72% | 74% |
| Rainy days (d) | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| avg. Sun hours (hours) | 3.8 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 11.1 | 11.5 | 10.4 | 9.0 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 3.7 |
Data: 1991 - 2021 Min. Temperature °C (°F), Max. Temperature °C (°F), Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in), Humidity, Rainy days.Data: 1999 - 2019: avg. Sun hours
The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 45 mm | 2 inch. The variation in annual temperature is around 27.6 °C | 49.7 °F.
The month with the most relative humidity is March (75.76 %). The month with the least relative humidity is September (69.28 %).The wettest month is April (11.40 days), while the driest is February (8.43).
Chicago weather and climate for every month
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Hours of sunshine in Chicago
- avg. hours of sun
- Total hours of sun
The month with the most daily hours of sunshine in Chicago is July, averaging 11.47 hours of sunshine. In total, there are 355.42 hours of sunshine throughout July.
In Chicago, the month that experiences the least amount of daily sunshine is January. On average, there are only about 3.7 hours of sunlight per day during this time. The total number of sunlit hours in a typical January amounts to approximately 114.7.
In Chicago, the yearly sum of sunshine is estimated to be around 2841.7 hours. On average, this equates to a monthly figure of approximately 93.3 hours for each month.
Water temperature Chicago(Lake Michigan)
| Max. Water temperature °C (°F) | Avg. Water Temperature °C (°F) | Min. Water Temperature °C (°F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5 32.9 | 0.1 32.2 | -0 32 |
| February | 0.1 32.2 | 32 | -0 32 |
| March | 3.1 37.6 | 1.1 34 | 0.1 32.2 |
| April | 10.7 51.3 | 7.1 44.8 | 3.4 38.1 |
| May | 19.4 66.9 | 15.4 59.7 | 11.3 52.3 |
| June | 24.4 75.9 | 22.1 71.8 | 19.5 67.1 |
| July | 26.2 79.2 | 25.2 77.4 | 23.5 74.3 |
| August | 26.1 79 | 24.4 75.9 | 23 73.4 |
| September | 23.8 74.8 | 20.5 68.9 | 16.6 61.9 |
| October | 16.6 61.9 | 13.3 55.9 | 10.1 50.2 |
| November | 9.9 49.8 | 7.1 44.8 | 4.1 39.4 |
| December | 3.9 39 | 1.8 35.2 | 0.6 33.1 |
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Water Temperature °C (°F) | -0 32 | -0 32 | 0.1 32.2 | 3.4 38.1 | 11.3 52.3 | 19.5 67.1 | 23.5 74.3 | 23 73.4 | 16.6 61.9 | 10.1 50.2 | 4.1 39.4 | 0.6 33.1 |
| Avg. Water Temperature °C (°F) | 0.1 32.2 | 32 | 1.1 34 | 7.1 44.8 | 15.4 59.7 | 22.1 71.8 | 25.2 77.4 | 24.4 75.9 | 20.5 68.9 | 13.3 55.9 | 7.1 44.8 | 1.8 35.2 |
| Max. Water temperature °C (°F) | 0.5 32.9 | 0.1 32.2 | 3.1 37.6 | 10.7 51.3 | 19.4 66.9 | 24.4 75.9 | 26.2 79.2 | 26.1 79 | 23.8 74.8 | 16.6 61.9 | 9.9 49.8 | 3.9 39 |
The average water temperature during the year located in Chicago (Lake Michigan) at 11.60°C | 52.88°F.
At about 26.20°C | 79.16°F is the maximum of the water temperatures over the months. This will be reached in July. The low is 0.00°C | 32.00°F and is measured in January.
The date of the lowest water temperature is around January 18. At this time, it is about 0.00°C | 32.00°F. The maximum of 26.20°C | 79.16°F is measured around July 20.
The nearest water to Chicago is the Lake Michigan.
Airport close to Chicago
The closest Airports of Chicago are: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 13.70km,O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 25.79km,South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) 110.42km
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