Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chicago Palwaukee, IL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 32.3"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chicago Palwaukee
Chicago Palwaukee, Illinois averages 51°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 32.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 190 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
32.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chicago Palwaukee) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Chicago Palwaukee area.
How Chicago Palwaukee compares to every U.S. city
Chicago Palwaukee'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 Palwaukee
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Chicago Palwaukee, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 1.8" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
10.9 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,085
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
933
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chicago Palwaukee's climate means for you
Chicago Palwaukee runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,085 heating and 933 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 Palwaukee, IL
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Chicago Palwaukee, Illinois. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00004838 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Chicago Palwaukee should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 32.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 26. And on the energy front, 6,085 heating degree days and 933 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 Palwaukee scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Chicago Palwaukee, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chicago Palwaukee, Illinois is 51°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Chicago Palwaukee get? ▼
Chicago Palwaukee receives 32.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chicago Palwaukee? ▼
Chicago Palwaukee 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 Palwaukee? ▼
Chicago Palwaukee has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chicago Palwaukee? ▼
Chicago Palwaukee has 6,085 heating degree days and 933 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 Palwaukee climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004838 near Chicago Palwaukee.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004838. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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