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Chicago Weather

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Chicago is located in the state of Illinois and with a population of over 2.7 million, it is the third largest city in the U.S.A. Chicago’s climate is continental which takes form in cold winters and warm summers. The annual average temperature is around 50°F (10°C).

In the summer months visitors can relax on the beaches of Lake Michigan as temperatures rise to the low 80s F (high 20s C). Spring and fall offer temperatures in the 60s F (10s C) and in winter temperatures hobble around the freezing point but strong winds can make it feel very cold indeed. Not without reason, Chicago is nicknamed as the ‘windy city’.

Current Weather Chicago

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Averages Chicago

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

32° 36° 45° 56° 66° 77° 82° 81° 74° 62° 50° 37°

Low °F

22° 26° 34° 43° 53° 63° 70° 70° 62° 50° 39° 27°

Sun

4 5 6 7 9 10 10 9 8 6 4 3

Rain days

5 7 5 7 7 9 6 6 5 7 4 7

Water °F

40° 37° 36° 37° 39° 46° 68° 72° 68° 61° 50° 43°


Chicago Weather by Month

Best Time to Visit Chicago

Weatherwise, any time between May and October is a good time to visit ChicagoSpring and fall aren’t too warm with temperatures ranging from anything between the 30s F (0s C) and the 70s F (20s C) making it ideal for exploring the city.

Summers do get really summery and warm with highs reaching the low 80s F (high 20s C). Between July and September is also the time you want to visit Chicago if you would like to take a swim in Lake Michigan too.

Winters are best to visit to save on accomodation but it does get chilly with temperatures around the freezing point, cold winds and snowfall of up to 11 inches (27 cm).

Things to know about Chicago

Plan a city trip to Chicago because it doesn’t always have to be NYC that’s front of mind for a city break! For anyone into art and architecture, Chicago, as the city of birth of the skyscraper, has so much to offer and can compare itself without doubt to NYC in this regard. Starting with Chicago’s location, it’s simply unique how much Lake Michigan resembles the sea and spreads out in front of the US’s third largest city. So you can enjoy some summer vacation feeling on the beach or the pier during your city trip.

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