Weather on May 23

Chicago, IL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
54°F
Warmest
1977
79°F avg
Coldest
1976
49°F avg

About This Date

May 23rd in Chicago, IL typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 54°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 23rd was in 1977 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (49°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of May 23rd dates historically, with the wettest May 23rd recording 1.12" of rain. The last decade has been 1.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 23rd in Chicago, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202552°47°49°
202473°62°68°
202385°59°72°
202256°49°52°
202179°54°66°
202068°50°59°
201975°56°65°
201863°51°57°
201762°54°58°
201669°52°60°
201569°50°60°
201457°51°54°
201356°43°49°0.3"
201274°56°65°
201182°62°72°
201089°60°75°
200968°55°62°
200855°49°52°
200788°69°78°
200669°50°60°
200570°51°60°
200482°56°69°0.15"
200364°47°55°0.1"
200273°55°64°0.38"
200162°47°54°
200083°55°69°
199973°53°63°1.12"
199870°56°63°0.08"
199776°43°59°
199486°59°73°
199378°58°68°0.91"
199284°45°64°0.03"
199180°69°75°0.05"
199069°46°58°
198975°59°67°
198867°53°60°0.13"
198766°48°57°0.05"
198657°44°51°
198568°49°58°
198470°55°62°1.02"
198370°54°62°0.51"
198266°51°59°
198176°63°69°
198078°55°67°
197968°52°60°0.03"
197863°51°57°0.23"
1977warmest89°68°79°
1976coldest52°46°49°
197568°56°62°
197472°60°66°
197356°52°54°
197271°56°63°
197179°56°67°0.05"
53 years of data from CHICAGO GRANT PARK

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May 23rd Weather in Chicago, IL - 55 Years of History