Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in April
In an average April, Chicago sees a daily high around 50°F and a low around 39°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 50°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 40°F to 61°F |
| Average low | 39°F |
| Typical low range | 32°F to 45°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
73°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
29°F
1995-04-04
Low
Highest
56°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
21°F
1995-04-04
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
2°F
1982-04-04
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
2002-04-17
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
1995-04-04
Wind
Highest
47 mph
1988-04-06
Lowest
6 mph
2003-04-10
Precip
Wettest
7.19 in
1999
Driest
1.23 in
2005
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