Weather in Chicago in April
In an average April, Chicago sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 41°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 45°F to 75°F |
| Average low | 41°F |
| Typical low range | 30°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
89°F
1980-04-22
Lowest
29°F
1982-04-06
Low
Highest
69°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
9°F
1982-04-07
Feels-like
Highest
94°F
2002-04-18
Lowest
-4°F
1982-04-06
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
1991-04-29
Lowest
1.9 g/m³
2007-04-07
Wind
Highest
32 mph
1984-04-30
Lowest
4 mph
2000-04-02
Gust
Highest
63 mph
1984-04-30
Lowest
11 mph
2000-04-02
Precip
Wettest
7.96 in
2017
Driest
1.61 in
2005
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