Chicago Weather

2024 (Full Year)

Average Temperature
16.0 °C
High
/
7.8 °C
Low
1030.8mm
Rain Volume
36.2°C
Peak Temp
-24.9°C
Low Temp
366
Days Count

Seasonal Breakdown

Average temperatures and rainfall by season

Spring

92 days
15.2°C
Avg High
/
6.2°C
Avg Low
Rainfall
326.5mm

Summer

92 days
27.2°C
Avg High
/
18.5°C
Avg Low
Rainfall
314.3mm

Autumn

91 days
18.4°C
Avg High
/
10.3°C
Avg Low
Rainfall
215.8mm

Winter

91 days
3.2°C
Avg High
/
-3.8°C
Avg Low
Rainfall
174.2mm

Seasons based on meteorological calendar: Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov), Winter (Dec-Feb)

✈️ Travel Recommendations

Best visiting months: October, May, September

Based on optimal temperature and rainfall balance from historical weather patterns

Temperature Trends

Daily high, low, and average

Weather Extremes

Most notable conditions during this period

Period High

36.2°C
Tuesday, August 27
avg daily high: 16.0°C

Coolest Day

-17.4°C
Monday, January 15
avg daily high: 16.0°C

Period Low

-24.9°C
Monday, January 15
avg night low: 7.8°C
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Analyzing Historical Data

Analyzing 15 years of historical data...

Analysis Period

Years: 15
Location: Chicago
Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Weather Insights

Key findings from analysis for selected period

Extreme Temperature Variations

Worth noting

Temperature extremes from -24.9°C to 36.2°C. 117 cold days and 2 very hot days.

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Seasonal Weather Patterns

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Rainfall Patterns:
Wettest: July (172mm), March (119mm)
Driest: February (17mm), December (49mm)

Temperature Patterns (Monthly Averages):
Hottest months: June (27.5°C), August (27.4°C)
Coolest months: January (-0.8°C), December (2.9°C)

Travel Recommendations:
Best visiting months: October, May, September (optimal temperature and rainfall balance).
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26 Exceptional Weather Events (showing top 3)

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The 3 most extreme of 26 notable days in this period:

Aug 27 Heat

Hottest day: 36.2°C — the average daily high in this period was 16.0°C

Aug 26 Heat

Very hot day: 35.7°C — the average daily high in this period was 16.0°C

Jan 15 Cold

Coldest night: -24.9°C — the average night low in this period was 7.8°C

12 Extreme Heat Index Days

Worth noting

12 days with dangerous heat index levels (43.4°C average). Temperature 33.5°C combined with 66% humidity creates hazardous conditions.

High Humidity Levels

Info

Average humidity of 73% indicates persistently moist air conditions. Heat sensation amplified during warm periods (16.0°C average temperature). Humidity varied significantly (37%-99% range).

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Highly Variable Humidity

Info

Large humidity swings (37%-99%) for a year. Conditions ranged from dry to very humid.

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