Climate almanac

Near South Side

Illinois, United States · 41.86°, -87.62°

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What is the climate like in Near South Side?

The best time to visit Near South Side is typically July – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.1/10). Near South Side is warmest in July, when daily highs average 78°F (25°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 25°F (-4°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is September; the year sees roughly 47 in (1196 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJuly – September — comfort peaks in September (7.1/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 78°F (25°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 25°F (-4°C)
  • Wettest monthOctober (5.5 in (139 mm))
  • Driest monthSeptember (2.7 in (68 mm))
  • Annual precipitation47 in (1196 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromChicago Midway AP 3sw, 18 km away (1928-2026)