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

Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in September

In an average September, Chicago sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high71°F
Typical high range62°F to 79°F
Average low61°F
Typical low range54°F to 67°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

September records

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

High

Highest 87°F 2011-09-01
Lowest 50°F 1984-09-26

Low

Highest 76°F 2011-09-02
Lowest 41°F 1985-09-24

Feels-like

Highest 101°F 2011-09-01
Lowest 32°F 1985-09-24

Humidity

Highest 21.0 g/m³ 2016-09-07
Lowest 4.8 g/m³ 1984-09-30

Wind

Highest 36 mph 1989-09-22
Lowest 5 mph 2002-09-09

Precip

Wettest 11.16 in 2008
Driest 0.57 in 2004

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