Chicago in July
Find out everything about the water temperature in Chicago in July. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in July for the last two years. Compare the current month's water temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in July
Minimum:
60.0 °F
Average:
70.3 °F
Maximum:
78.0 °F
Water temperature in Chicago in July
In the city of Chicago, the month of July is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 60.0°F on July 1, 2019, with an average temperature being 70.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 78.0°F on July 10, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | 66.0°F | 66.3°F | 67.7°F |
| Jul 2 | 66.2°F | 66.4°F | 68.6°F |
| Jul 3 | 66.3°F | 66.3°F | 67.6°F |
| Jul 4 | 67.0°F | 67.9°F | 66.7°F |
| Jul 5 | 68.1°F | 68.8°F | 67.9°F |
| Jul 6 | 68.6°F | 69.1°F | 69.5°F |
| Jul 7 | 68.9°F | 69.0°F | 68.6°F |
| Jul 8 | 69.2°F | 69.8°F | 68.2°F |
| Jul 9 | 69.6°F | 70.4°F | 68.2°F |
| Jul 10 | 69.9°F | 71.0°F | 68.8°F |
| Jul 11 | 70.0°F | 70.2°F | 70.0°F |
| Jul 12 | 70.6°F | 70.4°F | 70.2°F |
| Jul 13 | 70.8°F | 71.4°F | 69.7°F |
| Jul 14 | 70.8°F | 72.1°F | 68.7°F |
| Jul 15 | 70.8°F | 71.4°F | 69.0°F |
| Jul 16 | 70.9°F | 72.2°F | 69.9°F |
| Jul 17 | 70.6°F | 72.1°F | 69.9°F |
| Jul 18 | 70.7°F | 72.1°F | 69.8°F |
| Jul 19 | 70.8°F | 71.9°F | 70.2°F |
| Jul 20 | 71.3°F | 71.7°F | 70.9°F |
| Jul 21 | 71.5°F | 72.2°F | 71.8°F |
| Jul 22 | 71.3°F | 72.7°F | 71.1°F |
| Jul 23 | 71.7°F | 73.0°F | 71.0°F |
| Jul 24 | 71.8°F | 73.6°F | 71.4°F |
| Jul 25 | 71.8°F | 73.0°F | 72.3°F |
| Jul 26 | 71.9°F | 73.4°F | 73.4°F |
| Jul 27 | 72.4°F | 73.7°F | 73.7°F |
| Jul 28 | 72.7°F | 73.9°F | 74.4°F |
| Jul 29 | 72.8°F | 74.1°F | 74.9°F |
| Jul 30 | 72.4°F | 74.3°F | 73.4°F |
| Jul 31 | 72.4°F | 75.0°F | 73.7°F |
In Chicago, there are only 5 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.
The warmest water in Chicago was recorded on July 10, 2020, reaching a 78.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.6°F in Winter, 42.8°F in Spring, 68.3°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in July is slightly warmer than June's average of 61.6°F. And in August, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 73.0°F.