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Weather Almanac: Chicago, IL 60639

🗓️ Historical norms for April

March May
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
April avg. precipitation
🌧️ 3.64"
April days below freezing
📉 ≈3.3 days
Average April lows 39°F – 44°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 Apr 30
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Oct 12
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO MIDWAY AP (USW00014819)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO MIDWAY AP (USW00014819)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO MIDWAY AP (USW00014819)