Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Chicago experiences discomfort temperatures during the winter months, specifically from December to March
The summer months, particularly June through September, offer comfortable temperatures
July and August are the warmest months, with average temperatures hovering within the comfortable range
April, May, and October offer temperatures that are mild.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In Chicago, sunlight hours generally increase from January to June, peaking in June with 8.5 hours, before gradually declining towards December.
Precipitation is relatively consistent throughout the year, with some peaks in March and April around 4.53mm and 4.17mm, respectively, while the amount of precipitation tends to decrease in the summer months.
Interestingly, despite receiving the most sun in June, Chicago still experiences moderate precipitation, indicating a typical humid continental climate.

Sunny Weather

Period	Chicago
Jan	2.3 hours/day
Feb	3.2 hours/day
Mar	3.8 hours/day
Apr	4.3 hours/day
May	5.9 hours/day
Jun	8.4 hours/day
Jul	7.6 hours/day
Aug	7.5 hours/day
Sep	7.3 hours/day
Oct	4.6 hours/day
Nov	3.7 hours/day
Dec	2.9 hours/day
Average	5.1 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Chicago, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 5:16 AM, while the latest sunrise is recorded in January at 7:14 AM, highlighting the significant shift of over an hour between these months.
Sunset times also show a notable variation, with the earliest at 4:22 PM in December and the latest at 8:26 PM in June, resulting in a dramatic difference of more than four hours.
The shortest day in December lasts only 9 hours and 11 minutes, while the longest day in June spans a generous 15 hours and 10 minutes, showcasing the impact of seasonal changes on daylight availability in the city.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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