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Chicago, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Chicago?
Chicago, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Chicago
- Population
- 2.7M
- Elevation
- 179 m
- Coordinates
- 41.85°, -87.65°
Chicago is a city in United States with a population of approximately 2.7M. Average temperatures range from -5°C (22°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 179 m above sea level.
Time in Chicago right now
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
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Live weather in Chicago
Daylight in Chicago today
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Day length
15h 13m
Climate normals for Chicago
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -5°C | -4°C / -11°C | 10days (66 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -4°C | -2°C / -10°C | 8days (59 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / 1°C | 4°C / -4°C | 12days (99 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 5°C | 10°C / 1°C | 13days (115 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 13days (122 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 17°C | 26°C / 16°C | 12days (114 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 20°C | 30°C / 21°C | 11days (100 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 20°C | 29°C / 21°C | 11days (84 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 17°C | 25°C / 16°C | 9days (69 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 72% Muggy | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 10°C | 15°C / 8°C | 11days (110 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 3°C | 5°C / -1°C | 8days (60 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -2°C | -1°C / -7°C | 8days (64 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 73% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -5°C . Feb: 3°C / -4°C . Mar: 8°C / 1°C . Apr: 13°C / 5°C . May: 18°C / 10°C . Jun: 25°C / 17°C . Jul: 27°C / 20°C . Aug: 27°C / 20°C . Sep: 24°C / 17°C . Oct: 17°C / 10°C . Nov: 9°C / 3°C . Dec: 4°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 66 mm. Feb: 59 mm. Mar: 99 mm. Apr: 115 mm. May: 122 mm. Jun: 114 mm. Jul: 100 mm. Aug: 84 mm. Sep: 69 mm. Oct: 110 mm. Nov: 60 mm. Dec: 64 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 71%. May: 75%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 70%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago has a population of approximately 2.7M.
The best months to visit Chicago are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Chicago receives approximately 1062mm of rainfall annually across 126 rainy days.
Chicago is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Chicago sits at an elevation of 179 m (587 ft) above sea level.