Weather Channel Chicago Il 10 Day Forecast (2024)

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What's the coldest day ever in Chicago? ›

Record Cold January 20, 1985

The temperature went down to -27, and a wind chill of -93 was recorded. This is the all-time coldest temperature for Chicago.

Summer in Chicago is typically warm and humid with average highs reaching 27 Celsius in July, the warmest month. Temperatures can vary greatly across the city area due to the effect of Lake Michigan.

Winter. Winters in Chicago bring picturesque snow, magical light displays, and unique holiday traditions. The average annual snowfall is approximately 37 inches (949 mm).

Chicago is typically warm in September. Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +68°F to +61°F. It's generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

There has been only one instance of snow in June, a trace that fell on June 2, 1910. Snow has never been observed in Chicago in July and August, with the earliest start to the fall snow season being traces that fell on Sept. 25 in 1928 and 1942.

The only detail that we can provide is that it didn't happen. Since the start of the city's snow records in 1884-85, snow has been recorded only once in June and that was on June 2, 1910.

Yes! There are plenty of job opportunities, and the housing costs are less than many coastal cities. You also have access to all kinds of cultural activities, the food scene is thriving, and there's always something to do. Q: What are the pros of living in Chicago?

New York's rainfall is relatively uniform and wet throughout the year. By contrast, Chicago has a continental climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers. Summer temperatures average between 20-28 degrees Celsius, which is warmer, but drier with lower humidity compared to New York.

The Farmer's Almanac is of the same opinion, hotter than normal, more humid than normal, and a really hot July. The Weather Channel says that the summer of 2024 in Illinois is going to be hotter than the last several summers.

The Chicago blizzard of 1967 struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on January 26–27, 1967, with a record-setting 23 inches (58 cm) snow fall in Chicago and its suburbs before the storm abated the next morning. As of 2024, it remains the greatest snowfall in one storm in Chicago history.

Has it ever snowed in May in Chicago? ›

May 1-2, 1940: Rare late-season snow blankets Chicago.

The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season is 89.7 inches during 1978-79. The least — 9.8 inches — occurred in 1920-21.

In 126 years of official snowfall records, Chicago has recorded snow in September on two occasions, and both were “trace events”: Sept. 25, 1928, with high and low temperatures of 50 and 39 degrees; and Sept. 25, 1942, with high and low temperatures of 46 and 30.

The Chicago Park District has over 100 life rings in the following locations along the lakefront. Beaches that have designated swim areas are indicated. Swimming is allowed at beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 11 am – 7 pm daily when lifeguards are on duty.

Compared to the rest of North America, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a somewhat more expensive place to visit. It's ranked in the top 25% of cities in North America for its overall travel costs, comparable to places like Honolulu and Las Vegas.

January 14-17, 2024: Multiday Stretch of Bitterly Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills. The coldest temperature observed at O'Hare Airport during this stretch of cold weather was -10°F on both January 14th and 15th.

On this date in 1985, a blisteringly cold temperature of -27 degrees was recorded at O'Hare International Airport, serving as Chicago's all-time record low temperature. According to the National Weather Service, wind chill values dropped to 60 degrees below zero, as sustained winds reached speeds of 25 miles per hour.

Stephen Warren, University of Washington (8/22/2007): The world record for low temperature was set at Vostok Station, Antarctica, on 21 July 1983. Cerveny et al. (2007) give this temperature as -89.4°C in their Table 2, quoting Krause and Flood (1997), who gave the same value.