Chicago, IL weather in June
In June, Chicago sees highs around 81°F and lows around 63°F: warm, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 6
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:17 am / 8:18 pm | 5:18 am / 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 15.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon77°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm78°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm75°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 57°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Chicago Midway Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph10 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more5 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more6 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry June brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202005: average high 86°F
- Coolest June2003: average high 77°F
- Wettest June1993: 13.0 in
- Driest June2005: 1.1 in
- Highest reading101°F (June 28, 2012)
- Lowest reading39°F (June 1, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 81°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 63°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 15.2 h | 14.9 h |
Highs change by +9°F from May and +4°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI232 mi · high 70°F · 10 wet days
How Chicago ranks in June
- Normal high222nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days252nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days126th most of 340
What to pack for Chicago in June
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.2 hours of daylight and highs near 81°F
Heating and cooling
June has 23 heating degree days and 231 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Chicago in June?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 101°F (June 28, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (13.0 in); the driest was in 2005 (1.1 in).
Is June a good time to visit Chicago?
June ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Chicago (64 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days and about 5 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Chicago Midway Airport 3SW (USC00111577), 10 mi SW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Chicago Midway Airport (USW00014819), 6.9 mi SW of the city center, 612 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Chicago Midway Intl Arpt (725340-14819), 7.1 mi SW of the city center, 610 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).