Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in March
In an average March, Chicago sees a daily high around 41°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 41°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 31°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 22°F to 37°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
70°F
2012-03-22
Lowest
12°F
2019-03-04
Low
Highest
55°F
2012-03-20
Lowest
1°F
2015-03-06
Feels-like
Highest
55°F
2012-03-20
Lowest
-22°F
2015-03-06
Humidity
Highest
12.2 g/m³
2012-03-22
Lowest
1.5 g/m³
2019-03-04
Wind
Highest
45 mph
1998-03-09
Lowest
5 mph
1995-03-28
Precip
Wettest
5.31 in
2009
Driest
0.68 in
1981
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