Weather in Chicago in July
In an average July, Chicago sees a daily high around 84°F and a low around 67°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 84°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 77°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 67°F |
| Typical low range | 60°F to 74°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
101°F
2012-07-06
Lowest
65°F
2009-07-01
Low
Highest
83°F
1980-07-15
Lowest
51°F
1982-07-01
Feels-like
Highest
147°F
1999-07-30
Lowest
51°F
1982-07-01
Humidity
Highest
24.5 g/m³
1995-07-14
Lowest
7.8 g/m³
2001-07-02
Wind
Highest
21 mph
1985-07-13
Lowest
2 mph
2016-07-26
Gust
Highest
43 mph
2020-07-10
Lowest
9 mph
2002-07-15
Precip
Wettest
10.49 in
1992
Driest
1.51 in
2012
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