Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chicago Midway, IL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 34.4"
- Annual precip
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chicago Midway
Chicago Midway, Illinois averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 34.4"
- annual precipitation
- 203 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
34.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chicago Midway) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Chicago Midway area.
How Chicago Midway compares to every U.S. city
Chicago Midway's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Chicago Midway
MethodologyChicago Midway's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.8" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,753
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,111
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71% | 10.7 | 16% | 50% |
| February | 67% | 11.0 | 18% | 47% |
| March | 62% | 11.2 | 19% | 41% |
| April | 59% | 10.8 | 16% | 35% |
| May | 63% | 9.3 | 14% | 28% |
| June | 62% | 8.7 | 19% | 18% |
| July | 63% | 8.1 | 23% | 18% |
| August | 65% | 8.5 | 28% | 19% |
| September | 64% | 9.2 | 25% | 26% |
| October | 65% | 10.4 | 14% | 45% |
| November | 71% | 10.6 | 13% | 52% |
| December | 73% | 10.7 | 13% | 51% |
Nearby Cities
What Chicago Midway's climate means for you
Chicago Midway runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,753 heating and 1,111 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Chicago Midway, IL
In Chicago Midway, Illinois, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00014819, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Chicago Midway receives roughly 34.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 31. For energy use, 5,753 heating degree days and 1,111 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chicago Midway scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Chicago Midway, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chicago Midway, Illinois is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Chicago Midway get? ▼
Chicago Midway receives 34.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chicago Midway? ▼
Chicago Midway has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chicago Midway? ▼
Chicago Midway has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chicago Midway? ▼
Chicago Midway has 5,753 heating degree days and 1,111 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Chicago Midway climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014819 near Chicago Midway.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014819. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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