West Chicago, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 59.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.8 Inches. West Chicago is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9 °F | 30.8 °F | 2.04 in. |
| February | 17.6 °F | 34.7 °F | 1.96 in. |
| March | 27.2 °F | 46.5 °F | 2.34 in. |
| April | 37.6 °F | 59.4 °F | 3.82 in. |
| May | 48.5 °F | 70.7 °F | 4.89 in. |
| June | 58.5 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.41 in. |
| July | 63.2 °F | 84.5 °F | 3.76 in. |
| August | 61.6 °F | 82.3 °F | 4.01 in. |
| September | 53.6 °F | 75.9 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 62.7 °F | 3.48 in. |
| November | 30.6 °F | 48.2 °F | 2.58 in. |
| December | 20.8 °F | 36.0 °F | 2.2 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 59.4 °F | 38.83 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |