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Evanston, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Evanston?
Evanston, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Evanston
- Population
- 75.5K
- Elevation
- 187 m
- Coordinates
- 42.04°, -87.69°
Evanston is a city in United States with a population of approximately 75.5K. Average temperatures range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 26°C (80°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 187 m above sea level.
Time in Evanston right now
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Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Evanston
Daylight in Evanston today
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Day length
15h 14m
Climate normals for Evanston
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor 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 | 0°C / -5°C | -5°C / -11°C | 9days (65 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 75% Muggy | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -4°C | -2°C / -10°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 1°C | 3°C / -4°C | 11days (90 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 5°C | 9°C / 0°C | 13days (108 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.5 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 10°C | 17°C / 8°C | 13days (120 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 17°C | 25°C / 16°C | 11days (101 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 20°C | 29°C / 21°C | 11days (92 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 20°C | 28°C / 21°C | 10days (78 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 17°C | 24°C / 17°C | 9days (67 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 16°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 11days (105 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 71% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / -1°C | 8days (57 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -2°C | -1°C / -7°C | 8days (60 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 74% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 0°C / -5°C . Feb: 2°C / -4°C . Mar: 7°C / 1°C . Apr: 12°C / 5°C . May: 17°C / 10°C . Jun: 24°C / 17°C . Jul: 26°C / 20°C . Aug: 26°C / 20°C . Sep: 23°C / 17°C . Oct: 16°C / 11°C . Nov: 9°C / 4°C . Dec: 3°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 65 mm. Feb: 53 mm. Mar: 90 mm. Apr: 108 mm. May: 120 mm. Jun: 101 mm. Jul: 92 mm. Aug: 78 mm. Sep: 67 mm. Oct: 105 mm. Nov: 57 mm. Dec: 60 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 75%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 73%. May: 76%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 25 km/h . Dec: 24 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
Evanston has a population of approximately 75.5K.
The best months to visit Evanston are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Evanston receives approximately 996mm of rainfall annually across 122 rainy days.
Evanston is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Evanston sits at an elevation of 187 m (614 ft) above sea level.