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Weather
Chicago, like much of the Midwest, has a climate that is prone to extreme, often volatile, weather conditions. The city experiences four distinct seasons. In July, the warmest month, high temperatures average 84 �F and low temperatures 63 �F. In January, the coldest month, high temperatures average 29 �F with low temperatures averaging 13 �F . According to the National Weather Service, Chicago's highest official temperature reading of 105 �F was recorded on July 24, 1934. The lowest temperature of −27 �F degrees was recorded on January 20, 1985.
Chicago's yearly precipitation averages about 38 inches. Summer is the rainiest season, with short-lived rainfall and thunderstorms more common than prolonged rainy periods. Winter is the driest season, with most of the precipitation falling as snow.
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Month |
Avg. Precipitation (inches) |
High (Fahrenheit) |
Low (Fahrenheit) |
| January | 2.2 | 32� | 18� |
| February | 1.8 | 38� | 24� |
| March | 3.0 | 47� | 32� |
| April | 3.7 | 59� | 42� |
| May | 3.7 | 70� | 51� |
| June | 4.3 | 80� | 61� |
| July | 3.7 | 84� | 66� |
| August | 3.9 | 83� | 65� |
| September | 3.2 | 76� | 57� |
| October | 2.7 | 64� | 46� |
| November | 3.3 | 49� | 35� |
| December | 2.6 | 37� | 24� |
Population:
Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third-most populous city in the United States, with approximately 2.9 million people. When combined with its suburbs and nine surrounding counties in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, the greater metropolitan area known as Chicagoland encompasses a population greater than 9.4 million, making it the third largest in the United States.
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