Chicago, IL 660617 has a humid continental climate characterized by warm, humid summers and cold winters with varying amounts of snowfall. The average annual temperature in the area is around 50°F (10°C), and the average summer high temperatures range from 80-90°F (27-32°C). Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping to 0°F (-17°C) or lower during the coldest months of December and January. Average annual precipitation in the area is around 37 inches (94 cm), and snowfall generally ranges from 20-25 inches (51-63 cm).
Chicago (zip 60617), Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chicago (zip 60617) 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 60617). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chicago (zip 60617) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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