Illinois Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in Illinois, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Illinois is 117°F, set on July 14, 1954.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Illinois is -38°F, set on January 31, 2019.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 2,234 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

117°F
July 14, 1954
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-38°F
January 31, 2019
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January79°F(1996)-38°F(2019)
February86°F(2024)-36°F(2019)
March90°F(1988)-20°F(2015)
April100°F(1987)-2°F(1982)
May104°F(1987)15°F(1989)
June109°F(2012)29°F(1972)
July109°F(1987)38°F(1988)
August110°F(2002)32°F(1986)
September112°F(1990)19°F(1995)
October97°F(2006)5°F(1988)
November89°F(1987)-16°F(2023)
December79°F(1970)-29°F(2000)

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