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Skokie (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Skokie can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Skokie. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold 0°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Skokie has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1070 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Skokie, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 128 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 52 mm over 11 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Skokie Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Skokie, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Forecast for Skokie (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
4°C | 0°C
SE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 2°C
S 4 m/s
0.3 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Fri   Dec 27
9°C | 5°C
SE 5 m/s
4.3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Skokie in the United States of America

During the months of May, June 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:
  • When is summer in Skokie?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Skokie?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Skokie?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Skokie?
    June tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Skokie?
    January is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Skokie?
    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.