Overview
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| This past April was an active month with multiple notable weather events affecting the area. The active weather pattern resulted in the month being mild and wet. |
CoCoRaHS Observer Monthly Precipitation Summary
CoCoRaHS Observer Monthly Snowfall Summary
Chicago Daily Climate Data for April 2026
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| Daily high and low temperatures observed at Chicago-O'Hare Airport in April 2026 plotted relative to the normal and record high and low temperatures for each date. |
Rockford Daily Climate Data for April 2026
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| Daily high and low temperatures observed at Rockford Airport in April 2026 plotted relative to the normal and record high and low temperatures for each date. |
April 2026 Climate Summary for Chicago and Rockford
Public Information Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 913 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026 /1013 AM EDT Fri May 1 2026/ ...A Look Back at the Climate for the Month of April 2026 for Chicago and Rockford... At Chicago, the average high temperature was 64.0 degrees, which is 5.0 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was 43.5 degrees, which is 3.2 degrees above normal. The mean average temperature for the month was 53.8 degrees, which is 4.1 degrees above normal. 7.19 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded, which is 3.44 inches above normal. No snow was recorded, which is 1.3 inches below normal. The following daily records were set for Chicago this past April: * Tied record daily warmest low temperature of 62 degrees on the 13th. * Record daily liquid precipitation of 2.43 inches on the 14th. The following top ten monthly records were set for Chicago this past April: ** 7th warmest April on record with an average temperature of 53.8 degrees. ** 7th wettest April on record with 7.19 inches of liquid precipitation. At Rockford, the average high temperature was 64.7 degrees, which is 5.0 degrees above normal. The average low temperature was 42.2 degrees, which is 3.7 degrees above normal. The average temperature for the month was 53.5 degrees, which is 4.4 degrees above normal. 6.46 inches of liquid precipitation were recorded, which is 2.71 inches above normal. A trace of snow was recorded, which is 0.9 inches below normal. The following daily records were set for Rockford this past April: * Record daily warmest low temperature of 60 degrees on the 13th. The following top ten monthly records were set for Rockford this past April: ** 7th wettest April on record with 6.46 inches of liquid precipitation. .................................................................. Chicago's climatic period of record dates back to: 1871 for precipitation 1872 for temperatures 1884 for snowfall Rockford's climatic period of record dates back to: 1905 for temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall $$
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