The climate in the 60643 zip code of Chicago, IL is classified as humid continental according to the Köppen climate classification system. This area typically experiences cold winters with snowfall and hot summers with plenty of sunny days. Average temperatures range from 20°F in January to 76°F in July, while average annual precipitation is around 36 inches. Humidity levels are generally high throughout the year, and wind speeds tend to be moderate. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms during the summer months.
Chicago (zip 60643), Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chicago (zip 60643) averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Chicago (zip 60643). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chicago (zip 60643) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year