Weather in Chicago in March
In an average March, Chicago sees a daily high around 46°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 46°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 32°F to 60°F |
| Average low | 31°F |
| Typical low range | 20°F to 42°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
78°F
2012-03-21
Lowest
12°F
2002-03-04
Low
Highest
63°F
1998-03-30
Lowest
-7°F
2002-03-04
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
2012-03-21
Lowest
-30°F
2002-03-04
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2012-03-23
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1996-03-03
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2002-03-09
Lowest
4 mph
1995-03-28
Gust
Highest
61 mph
2002-03-09
Lowest
9 mph
1983-03-01
Precip
Wettest
5.98 in
2017
Driest
0.81 in
1981
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