Chicago, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Chicago weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chicago.
This week in Chicago
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chicago
What is the weather usually like in Chicago?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 34.4 inprecipitation per year · 875 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chicago: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHICAGO NORTHERLY IS, IL US (USC00111550), adjusted for the elevation of Chicago.
Chicago weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chicago through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Chicago?
Chicago has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 34.4 inches (875 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Chicago is June to September. At 587 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Chicago
What is the hottest month in Chicago?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Chicago?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Chicago?
About 34.4 inches (875 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Chicago?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chicago have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Chicago in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 36°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Chicago?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Chicago weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chicago.
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