Weather in Chicago in august 2025

The weather in Chicago in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout august

good weather UV index: 6

Weather at 6am
70°F

Partly Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

13%

Weather at 12pm
77°F

Partly Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 6pm
76°F

Moderate rain at times

21%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Heavy rain

14%

Weather at 3am
70°F

Clear/Sunny

49%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Heavy rain

9%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chicago in august

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chicago in august.


The climate of Chicago in august is good

The weather in august in Chicago is wet (with 8.7in of precipitation over 11 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 9.3in of precipitation over 12 days.

The climate quite pleasant around this city the month of august. Temperatures are up to 79°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Chicago is 74°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Chicago in august with a maximum record of 95°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2014. You can plan to have about 2 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 6 of the month.

In august in Chicago, the days on average last 13:51. Sunrise is at 04:59 and sets at 18:50.

With a good weather, the month of august is a good month to go in that area in United States.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chicago in august

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.

August
Outside temperature
Average temperature 74°F
Highest temperature 79°F
Lowest temperature 70°F
Highest record temperature 95°F
(2021)
Lowest record temperature 56°F
(2014)
Number of days at +86°F 2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 74°F
Lowest sea temperature 71°F
Highest sea temperature 77°F
Wind
Wind speed 17km/h
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 8.7in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Record daily rainfall 3in
(2016)
Other climate data
Humidity 83%
Visibility 9.33km
Cloud cover 25%
UV index 6
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:59
Time of sunset 18:50
Length of day 13:51
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How was the weather last august?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in august 2024:

01-08-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
74°F to 85°F
02-08-2024
Light rain shower
72°F to 77°F
03-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
74°F to 83°F
04-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
72°F to 85°F
05-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
76°F to 81°F
06-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
67°F to 72°F
07-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 76°F
08-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
67°F to 77°F
09-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 72°F
10-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 74°F
11-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 77°F
12-08-2024
Patchy light drizzle
63°F to 68°F
13-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
65°F to 79°F
14-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 79°F
15-08-2024
Light rain shower
65°F to 76°F
16-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 83°F
17-08-2024
Light rain shower
68°F to 74°F
18-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 76°F
19-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
68°F to 74°F
20-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
67°F to 70°F
21-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 72°F
22-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 76°F
23-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
65°F to 81°F
24-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
68°F to 85°F
25-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
72°F to 85°F
26-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
74°F to 90°F
27-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 95°F
28-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
74°F to 79°F
29-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
72°F to 79°F
30-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
74°F to 85°F
31-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 79°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in august

Cities near Chicago:

Illinois in augustgood weather
Wisconsin in augustgood weather
Indianapolis in augustgood weather
Detroit in augustgood weather
Cincinnati in augustgood weather
St. Louis (Missouri) in augustgood weather
Louisville (Kentucky) in augustgood weather
Cleveland in augustgood weather
Des Moines in augustgood weather
Missouri in augustgood weather
Minneapolis (Minnesota) in augustperfect weather
Nashville in augustgood weather
United States in august: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.

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Weather data for Chicago in august:

Weather data for Chicago for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chicago. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chicago can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chicago.


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