August 2024 finished warmer than normal by a degree and it was also dry officially in Chicago, more than 1.50” below normal.
The month tied for the 12th warmest officially at O’Hare since records began there in 1959.
Meteorological Summer finished nearly 1.5 degrees above normal in Chicago and precipitation near to slightly below normal.
The season finished tied for the 18thwarmest of the past 154 years dating back to 1871.
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September to continue its sunny ways—gorgeous day ahead Tuesday following a long holiday weekend with high pressure firmly in control of our weather.
Little or no clouds are expected Tuesday…
A few degrees below normal but otherwise comfortable day ahead Tuesday afternoon.
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Tuesday temperatures
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Temperatures spike briefly on Thursday—but the coolest air of the season arrives this weekend.
Coolest temperatures in 3.5 months ahead—since mid-May.
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Wednesday temperatures
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Thursday temperatures
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Friday temperatures
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Saturday temperatures
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Sunday temperatures
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