Chicago Weather

2024 (Full Year)

Historical data
Average Temperature
16.0 °C
High
/
7.8 °C
Low
1030.8mm
Precipitation
36.2°C
Peak Temp
-24.9°C
Low Temp
366
Days Count

Seasonal Breakdown

Average temperatures and precipitation by season

Spring

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

Summer

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

Autumn

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

Winter

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

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

Monthly Breakdown

Average temperatures and precipitation by month

January

31 days
-0.8°C / -6.5°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
108.8mm

February

29 days
7.7°C / -1.7°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
16.6mm

March

31 days
9.8°C / 1.1°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
118.6mm

April

30 days
14.7°C / 6.0°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
109.7mm

May

31 days
21.2°C / 11.5°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
98.2mm

June

30 days
27.5°C / 17.9°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
72.7mm

July

31 days
26.9°C / 18.8°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
171.5mm

August

31 days
27.4°C / 18.7°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
70.1mm

September

30 days
24.8°C / 16.2°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
67.0mm

October

31 days
19.6°C / 9.7°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
53.8mm

November

30 days
10.7°C / 5.0°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
95.0mm

December

31 days
2.9°C / -3.1°C
Avg High / Low
Precipitation
48.8mm

Temperature Trends

Daily high, low, and average

Weather Extremes

Most notable conditions during this period

Period High

36.2°C
Tuesday, August 27

Coolest Day

-17.4°C
Monday, January 15

Period Low

-24.9°C
Monday, January 15
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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

Info
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)

Info

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

Aug 27 Heat

Hottest day: 36.2°C

Aug 26 Heat

Very hot day: 35.7°C

Jan 15 Cold

Coldest night: -24.9°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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