![]() ![]() We even get an occasional 100º plus day(s), but if it happens, it's only once or twice a year, and not every year. Occasionally, we'll get a "cold snap" with hi temps in the low 70's, or even the 60's, but it's unusual. Expect daytime high temps to be in the 80's, with 90's very possible. SUMMER seems to be the most stable season as far as temps go. Keep this in mind if you plan to go to an early season Cubs game! In the spring, the lake water is still very cold, so if the wind is blowing from the east (off Lake Michigan) it can, and will, be downright cold within a mile or three from the shoreline. The wildcard in all of this is Lake Michigan. Late spring (May/June) can run fairly cool (highs in the 50's) or feel like summer with temps in the 80's. Some years, temps have gotten down to the single digits, and other years we've had 80's, such as in 2012, when we had a record of 87 degrees, the warmest March temp ever recorded in Chicago. SPRING in Chicago is all over the map-early spring (March/April) can still feel like winter, with the real possibility of major snowstorms. It is normal to have these extremes in any given winter. On the other hand, we can get bitter cold (aka-the " Polar Vortex" ) for extended periods with temps in the single digit and below zero range. ![]() Occasionally, we get a "thaw" where temps soar into the 40's and even into the 50's in the dead of winter. The average WINTER daytime temperatures run from the hi 20's/lo 30's and lows in the teens. Or, maybe you've heard the saying "so, you don't like Chicago's weather? Just wait an hour!" As you read on, you'll find it's not that simple! Sometimes it might be a bit windy, but this nickname has nothing to do with the weather. You've probably heard that Chicago is "the Windy City". Therefore, this article was put together to help visitors plan accordingly. " I'm coming to Chicago, what will the weather be like?" This question has been asked countless times in the Chicago Forum. ![]() United States Pet Friendly Beach Hotels.United States All Inclusive Beach Hotels.Hotels with Monthly Rates in United States. ![]()
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