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West Chicago Dupage, IL Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

West Chicago Dupage, Illinois has an average annual temperature of 50°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 33.2". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

50°F (10°C)

Avg High

59°F

Avg Low

40°F

Annual Precip

33.2"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

50°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

33.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (West Chicago Dupage) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the West Chicago Dupage area.

Warming context for West Chicago Dupage

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for West Chicago Dupage captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 31°F (-1°C) 16°F (-9°C) 23°F (-5°C)
February 35°F (2°C) 19°F (-7°C) 27°F (-3°C)
March 47°F (8°C) 28°F (-2°C) 38°F (3°C)
April 60°F (15°C) 38°F (3°C) 49°F (9°C)
May 71°F (22°C) 49°F (9°C) 60°F (15°C)
June 81°F (27°C) 59°F (15°C) 70°F (21°C)
July 84°F (29°C) 63°F (17°C) 74°F (23°C)
August 82°F (28°C) 62°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
September 76°F (24°C) 54°F (12°C) 65°F (18°C)
October 62°F (17°C) 42°F (6°C) 52°F (11°C)
November 48°F (9°C) 31°F (0°C) 39°F (4°C)
December 35°F (2°C) 21°F (-6°C) 28°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 1.3"

8.2 days with precipitation

February 1.2"

7.2 days with precipitation

March 2.0"

9.4 days with precipitation

April 3.4"

11.6 days with precipitation

May 4.3"

13.6 days with precipitation

June 3.6"

11.6 days with precipitation

July 3.6"

10.2 days with precipitation

August 3.8"

10.9 days with precipitation

September 3.0"

10.0 days with precipitation

October 3.0"

10.8 days with precipitation

November 2.2"

8.5 days with precipitation

December 1.7"

8.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 19

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 25

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,364

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

822

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Humidity & Wind

Monthly averages from hourly observations

Month Humidity Wind (mph)
January 75% 10.4
February 72% 10.8
March 66% 11.0
April 64% 10.5
May 67% 9.0
June 69% 8.0
July 71% 7.0
August 72% 7.2
September 70% 8.5
October 71% 10.0
November 76% 10.3
December 78% 10.6

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: West Chicago Dupage, IL

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe West Chicago Dupage, Illinois as a location with an annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094892, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. West Chicago Dupage receives roughly 33.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 19. For energy use, 6,364 heating degree days and 822 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, West Chicago Dupage scores 67/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in West Chicago Dupage, IL?
The average annual temperature in West Chicago Dupage, Illinois is 50°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does West Chicago Dupage get?
West Chicago Dupage receives 33.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for West Chicago Dupage?
West Chicago Dupage has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in West Chicago Dupage?
Growing season data is not available for West Chicago Dupage.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in West Chicago Dupage?
West Chicago Dupage has 6,364 heating degree days and 822 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this West Chicago Dupage climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00094892. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094892. For informational purposes only.

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