Weather in Chicago in March
In an average March, Chicago sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 48°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°F to 65°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 20°F to 44°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
84°F
2012-03-21
Lowest
11°F
2002-03-04
Low
Highest
66°F
1998-03-30
Lowest
-10°F
2002-03-04
Feels-like
Highest
85°F
2012-03-21
Lowest
-31°F
2002-03-04
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
1990-03-13
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
2019-03-04
Wind
Highest
31 mph
2002-03-09
Lowest
3 mph
2015-03-18
Gust
Highest
63 mph
1991-03-27
Lowest
9 mph
2013-03-07
Precip
Wettest
5.58 in
2009
Driest
0.80 in
1981
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