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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in July

In an average July, Chicago sees a daily high around 76°F and a low around 67°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high76°F
Typical high range69°F to 83°F
Average low67°F
Typical low range61°F to 72°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

July records

The most extreme July on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total July accumulation.

High

Highest 94°F 2012-07-06
Lowest 60°F 1996-07-03

Low

Highest 79°F 1999-07-30
Lowest 53°F 1982-07-01

Feels-like

Highest 115°F 2012-07-06
Lowest 53°F 1982-07-01

Humidity

Highest 23.2 g/m³ 2010-07-23
Lowest 7.9 g/m³ 2001-07-02

Wind

Highest 27 mph 2024-07-10
Lowest 4 mph 1989-07-25

Precip

Wettest 6.97 in 2023
Driest 1.44 in 1991

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