Weather in Chicago in July
In an average July, Chicago sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 69°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 76°F to 91°F |
| Average low | 69°F |
| Typical low range | 62°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
July records
The most extreme July on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total July accumulation.
High
Highest
100°F
1995-07-14
Lowest
65°F
2015-07-08
Low
Highest
83°F
1980-07-15
Lowest
53°F
2015-07-02
Feels-like
Highest
142°F
1999-07-30
Lowest
53°F
2015-07-02
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
1995-07-14
Lowest
8.1 g/m³
2001-07-02
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1985-07-13
Lowest
4 mph
2002-07-15
Gust
Highest
42 mph
1992-07-12
Lowest
10 mph
2025-07-14
Precip
Wettest
10.79 in
1992
Driest
1.56 in
2012
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