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Chicago
DetailsHeat Seeker Score
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Use the detailed page for charts, component scores, and weather inputs behind every monthly ranking.
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Chicago experiences discomfort temperatures in January, February, November, and December, being too cold.
Comfortable temperatures are mainly felt from June through September. April, May and October are mild. The temperature difference between the coldest (January) and warmest (July/August) months is significant.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 30.6°F |
| Feb | 35.2°F |
| Mar | 44.8°F |
| Apr | 53.2°F |
| May | 62.8°F |
| Jun | 74.8°F |
| Jul | 80.1°F |
| Aug | 79.5°F |
| Sep | 74.8°F |
| Oct | 62.1°F |
| Nov | 47.1°F |
| Dec | 37.9°F |
| Average | 56.9°F |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 21.4°F |
| Feb | 24.4°F |
| Mar | 33.8°F |
| Apr | 41.5°F |
| May | 51.1°F |
| Jun | 62.4°F |
| Jul | 68.7°F |
| Aug | 68.5°F |
| Sep | 63.5°F |
| Oct | 51.3°F |
| Nov | 37.4°F |
| Dec | 29.7°F |
| Average | 46.1°F |
In Chicago, the trend of sun hours (sh) shows a significant increase from January to June, peaking at 8.4 hours in June before gradually declining towards December.
Precipitation levels (prec) are generally low during the first half of the year, with a slight rise in May and a minor drop in the summer months, indicating a possible dry spell during those sunny months. Notably, both sun hours and precipitation see a decline towards the end of the year, with December exhibiting the lowest sun hours and precipitation levels.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.2 hours/day |
| Feb | 3.0 hours/day |
| Mar | 3.6 hours/day |
| Apr | 3.8 hours/day |
| May | 5.4 hours/day |
| Jun | 8.0 hours/day |
| Jul | 7.2 hours/day |
| Aug | 7.3 hours/day |
| Sep | 6.9 hours/day |
| Oct | 4.6 hours/day |
| Nov | 3.5 hours/day |
| Dec | 2.7 hours/day |
| Average | 4.9 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.1in |
| Feb | 0.1in |
| Mar | 0.2in |
| Apr | 0.2in |
| May | 0.2in |
| Jun | 0.2in |
| Jul | 0.2in |
| Aug | 0.1in |
| Sep | 0.1in |
| Oct | 0.2in |
| Nov | 0.1in |
| Dec | 0.1in |
| Average | 0.2in |
Wind Speed
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 14.7mph |
| Feb | 14.3mph |
| Mar | 15.3mph |
| Apr | 14.8mph |
| May | 12.8mph |
| Jun | 12.1mph |
| Jul | 10.8mph |
| Aug | 11.1mph |
| Sep | 12.1mph |
| Oct | 14.3mph |
| Nov | 15.1mph |
| Dec | 14.8mph |
| Average | 13.5mph |
Humidity
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 79.0% |
| Feb | 77.9% |
| Mar | 71.3% |
| Apr | 71.7% |
| May | 72.3% |
| Jun | 70.7% |
| Jul | 72.5% |
| Aug | 69.4% |
| Sep | 66.9% |
| Oct | 65.6% |
| Nov | 68.8% |
| Dec | 74.0% |
| Average | 71.7% |
In Chicago, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 5:16 AM, while the latest sunrise is recorded in January at 7:14 AM, highlighting the significant shift of over an hour between these months.
Sunset times also show a notable variation, with the earliest at 4:22 PM in December and the latest at 8:26 PM in June, resulting in a dramatic difference of more than four hours.
The shortest day in December lasts only 9 hours and 11 minutes, while the longest day in June spans a generous 15 hours and 10 minutes, showcasing the impact of seasonal changes on daylight availability in the city.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7:14 |
| Feb | 6:46 |
| Mar | 6:40 |
| Apr | 6:10 |
| May | 5:31 |
| Jun | 5:16 |
| Jul | 5:31 |
| Aug | 6:00 |
| Sep | 6:31 |
| Oct | 7:05 |
| Nov | 6:49 |
| Dec | 7:11 |
| Average | 6:24 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16:46 |
| Feb | 17:24 |
| Mar | 18:38 |
| Apr | 19:32 |
| May | 20:04 |
| Jun | 20:26 |
| Jul | 20:22 |
| Aug | 19:49 |
| Sep | 18:59 |
| Oct | 18:08 |
| Nov | 16:38 |
| Dec | 16:22 |
| Average | 18:36 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9:32 hours |
| Feb | 10:24 hours |
| Mar | 11:38 hours |
| Apr | 12:32 hours |
| May | 13:04 hours |
| Jun | 13:26 hours |
| Jul | 13:22 hours |
| Aug | 12:49 hours |
| Sep | 11:59 hours |
| Oct | 11:03 hours |
| Nov | 9:38 hours |
| Dec | 9:11 hours |
| Average | 11:36 hours |
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