Oak Park (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Oak Park experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Oak Park is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold 0°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Oak Park has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1098 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Oak Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in August, with an average of 133 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 53 mm of snowfall over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Oak Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Oak Park serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Oak Park.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July, August and September and highest during January, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Oak Park in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
