Chicago Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Chicago: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Chicago month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precip.itazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -2° | -8° | 73 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | 4° | -4° | 19 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 11° | 1° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprile | 15° | 6° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 20° | 11° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| giugno | 26° | 18° | 126 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| luglio | 28° | 20° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 26° | 19° | 78 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| settembre | 24° | 16° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ottobre | 18° | 10° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 10° | 3° | 68 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | 3° | -3° | 68 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteeal. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Chicago
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Chicago compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Chicago.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 0 km | 11°C | about the same | 1014 mm |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1069 mm |
| Starved Rock State Park | 129 km | 12°C | +1°C warmer | 1000 mm |
| Milwaukee | 131 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 879 mm |
| Wisconsin | 197 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 846 mm |
Clima by airport in Chicago
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Clima by district in Chicago
2 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Clima by zip / postal code in Chicago
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Clima by area code in Chicago
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
Periodo migliore per visitare Chicago
Go in mag, giugno, agosto, settembre and ottobre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: gennaio, febbraio and dicembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Chicago
Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of 25°C is 1.5°C below the 26°C typical for this month.
Pioggia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in giugno a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 29°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- domglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid gennaio, febbraio and dicembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Chicago is a city in Illinois. Chicago is known for Architecture, deep-dish and lakefront. Ha una popolazione di circa 2.7 million.
Attualmente ci sono 14°C (58°F) in Chicago con sereno. La temperatura percepita è di 14°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 13°C a 25°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 1%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 9.6/10 – eccellente — vai ora.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Chicago is mag, giugno, agosto, settembre and ottobre. Il clima è continental. gennaio, febbraio and dicembre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. luglio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 28°C, mentre gennaio è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -8°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 25 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
In parole semplici. Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of 25°C is 1.5°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 10 AM a 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Chicago today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Chicago
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Paese | Stati Uniti |
| Continentee | America del Nord |
| Coordinate | 41°52′41.2″N 87°37′47.3″W (41.8781, -87.6298) |
| Popolazione | 2.700.000 |
| Known for | Architecture, deep-dish and lakefront |
| Ora locale | 4:14 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mesi migliori | mag, giugno, agosto, settembre and ottobre |
| Clima | Continenteeal |
Meteo map for Chicago
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chicago?
Chicago is a city in Illinois. Its coordinates are 41.8781, -87.6298. It lies in America del Nord.
What is the weather like in Chicago ora?
It is currently 14°C (58°F) con sereno. Umidità is 87% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Chicago?
mag, giugno, agosto, settembre and ottobre offer the most comfortable conditions in Chicago, which has a continental climate. gennaio, febbraio and dicembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The ora locale is 4:14 AM.
How many people live in Chicago?
Chicago has a population of approximately 2.7 million.
What is the nearest airport a Chicago?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 25 km away.
What are the top things a do in Chicago?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
What places are in Chicago?
Chicago covers 5 places in this atlas, including O'Hare International Airport, The Loop, Wicker Park, ZIP Code 60601 and Area Code 312.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Meteo Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 4:14 AM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
