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Weather Almanac: Chicago, IL 60643

🗓️ Historical norms for August

July September
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August avg. precipitation
🌧️ 3.81"
August days below freezing
📉 ≈0.0 days
Average August lows 64°F – 69°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 Apr 29
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Oct 17
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO UNIV (USW00014892)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO UNIV (USW00014892)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: CHICAGO UNIV (USW00014892)