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 high | 76°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 67°F |
| Typical low range | 61°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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