Forecasters said it was the coldest December day on record in Chicago since 1983. December 24th had a low of -25 and a high of -11, an average of -18, making it the coldest day in Chicago history. According to a statement released Tuesday by the National Weather Service -- it was not, unfortunately, an April Fools joke -- Chicago experienced its coldest four-month period on record between December 2013 and March 2014. On this date 30 years ago, however, Chicago experienced its. Chicago Cubs history: The 5 coldest Wrigley Field games ever>Chicago Cubs history: The 5 coldest Wrigley Field games ever. 18, and Chicago saw a stretch of 287 days with no measurable snow from March 15 to Dec. 10 Day. Coldest temperature on record in Chicago: -27 degrees His breath rising in plumes of steam, jogger Jim Dikert maintains a frigid regimen along Clark Street on Jan. January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos coldest day, with temperatures dropping as low as -27 degrees. Wednesdays high of 10 below zero at midnight, and. In the 2015 polar vortex Chicago hit six days in a row with subzero temperatures. The coldest day ever happened on Jan. Freezing temperatures reached all the way to Miami on Dec. Chicago hit a low of minus 23 with a wind chill of minus 52, the coldest since 1985. 1 inches (1950) 5 inches (1909) 4. This is the all-time coldest temperature for Chicago. The average temperature was 26. According to the Chicago NWS, this would rank as the city’s fifth coldest wind chill since 1929, and the coldest in 34. The dangerous cold descending on Chicago this week could bring the coldest temperatures ever recorded in the Heres a look at the top five coldest temperatures of all time in Chicago:-27 on. Most prominently, the portion of the United States west of the continental divide (the West) typically reaches its climatological coldest day in December, whereas most of the East reaches its seasonal minimum in. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The weather in Chicago made history this week--with temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday setting daily records and ranking among the coldest in Chicago history. The overnight low for Wednesday into Thursday could break that record, marking the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Chicago experienced some of its worst winters on record with many episodes of heavy snow and intense cold. Chicago’s current cold stretch has lasted eight days so far, earning a spot in the top 10 longest cold snaps in the city’s history. “The normal first measurable snowfall is Nov. CHICAGO (CBS)-- Mondays temperature at OHare dropped to 16 below zero, setting a record for January 6. The National Weather Service uses the period from 1981-2010 to calculate average temperatures. In the 2015 polar vortex Chicago hit six days in a row with subzero temperatures. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Chicago experienced some of its worst winters on record with many episodes of heavy snow and intense cold. These were the most extreme days in Chicago weather this year, with insights by meteorologists in the National Weather Service’s Chicago office and Trent Ford, Illinois state climatologist. When Was Your Citys Hottest and Coolest Summer on Record?. In 1977, it was the brutal cold – 26 consecutive days with below-freezing temperatures capped by three straight record-setting days: Minus 21 on Jan. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The weather in Chicago made history this week--with temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday setting daily records and ranking among the coldest in Chicago history. Jan 30, 2019, 10:58am PDT. The nadir of Chicago’s daily average temperature drops to 23 degrees, based on highs of 31. Chicagos All-Time Record Low Temperature Was Recorded 38 Years Ago Today A bitterly cold temperature of -27 degrees was recorded at OHare on this date in 1985, with wind chill values reaching. Chicago’s coldest wind chill on Wednesday was an astounding -52°F. Coldest NFL games in history: Heres a list of the 10. Coldest Games in NFL History All games below 10 degrees Fahrenheit All Temperature -14°F 10°F Source: Stathead Temperature before 1999 is general area weather; 1999 and later is official. 28, 2021,” National Weather Service Chicago meteorologist. But it was on January 20, 1985 when Chicago marked its coldest day ever! The Chicago River steamed and cars frozen in place when. John Biemer, Oak Park Dear John, Those dates are rapidly approaching. January 1982 averaged 12. February: A lot of Chicagoans would say February is the worst month in Chicago. February 1936 US Temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit. 1 in Chicago, lower than the -2. But even though its awful outside, its reliably awful. That comes within four degrees of the 15 coldest days ever in Chicago. The coldest February temperature ever recorded for February in Brownsville was a frigid 12 degrees on February 13, 1899. 12-13, 1997, but pales in comparison to the arctic outbreaks of. CHICAGO (CBS)-- Mondays temperature at OHare dropped to 16 below zero, setting a record for January 6. 1 degrees in January 1977 : Warmest Season: 76. 26, 1967, and didn’t stop until a record-breaking 23 inches had accumulated the next day, according to the National Weather Service, making it the worst. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when …. On a horribly- frigid Christmas Eve in 1983,. The 1936 North American cold wave ranks among the most intense cold waves in the recorded history of North America. Wind chills on Wednesday morning could reach minus 60. According to this data set, Monday was the coldest day of the 21st century thus far nationally, and the coldest since Jan. And while that day in 1985 remains the all-time record for cold in Chicago, we came within 4 degrees of it on Jan. The Coldest Days Ever In Chicago: This Week Ranks …. including one in a crop top that showed off her epic abs and a. The day the 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1985 and. Chicago weather: Saturday wind. 20, 1985 (-27 degrees) The current reigning champion for coldest day in Chicago history, the temperature never got above. 12 – 14, 1979, a blizzard struck Chicago and the northern parts of Illinois and Northwest Indiana, dropping nearly two feet of snow in only two days. Forecasters said it was the coldest December day on record in Chicago since 1983. On this date 30 years ago, however, Chicago experienced its coldest day in recorded history. The Freezer Bowl: The Coldest Game in NFL History In the 1981 AFC Championship Game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals, the teams and fans endured a minus 59 degree wind. Its been more than 30 years since Chicago experienced its. All 12 months in Chicago, ranked. The previous record coldest December of 12. Chicago hit a record low of -16 degree Fahrenheit this morning as a polar air mass brought the coldest temperatures in about two decades into the city. Heres a look at the top five coldest temperatures of all. The low temperature Monday was. But it was on January 20, 1985 when Chicago marked its coldest day ever!. When to Expect the Coldest Day of the Year. The day the 49ers won the. Top 10 Coldest Days In Chicago HistoryIts only 6 degrees shy of the all-time record low of minus 8 degrees set. 2 degrees and ranks as the city’s […] Dear Tom, I remember January 1982 as being exceptionally cold. Chicago has enjoyed warmer than average temepratures this week, making it easy to forget just how cold it can get in January. Chicago has enjoyed warmer than average temepratures this week, making it easy to forget just how cold it can get in January. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when temperatures dropped to -27 degrees. Douglas County was the next most experienced with extreme cold, recording 26 of the lowest state temperatures dating back to 1885. The nadir of Chicago’s daily average temperature drops to 23 degrees, based on highs of 31 and lows of 16, from January. 16, 1982 (-25 degrees) On the third-coldest day in Chicago history, roads across the Midwest were blocked by blowing snow and frigid temperatures, and those trying to venture out in the cold. Chicago weather: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest. Heres a look at the top five coldest temperatures of all. December 2013 - March 2014: Coldest December-March period in Chicago history; January 5-7, 2014: Bitter cold air brings lowest daytime temperatures in nearly 20 years; July 27-28, 2013: Coldest July weekend in Rockford on record; May 14, 2013: Largest one day warm-up in May for Chicago and Rockford on record. The nadir of Chicago’s daily average temperature drops to 23 degrees, based on highs of 31 and lows of 16, from January 17-20. The 1936 North American cold wave ranks among the most intense cold waves in the recorded history of North America. Glen Ellyn Dear Michael, Chicago’s longest string of subzero days is 10, logged more than a century ago in January 1912, the city’s second-coldest month on record. 3 degrees; 1912 had a record 10 consecutive days at or below zero from Jan 4-Jan. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Chicago experienced some of its worst winters on record with many episodes of heavy snow and intense cold. According to the Chicago NWS, this would rank as the city’s fifth coldest wind chill since 1929, and the coldest in 34 years: 1) Jan 10, 1982 -60°F 2) Dec 24, 1983 -59°F. Record Cold January 20, 1985 The temperature went down to. Coldest Month: 10. Wisconsin cold weather records: Five facts about …. December 1989 ranks as the fifth coldest December on record. What is the lowest wind chill ever recorded in Chicago?. Honorable mentions: 1903-04 was the coldest winter on record with an average temperature of 18. March 31, 2023: Severe weather outbreak produces numerous tornadoes Summer 2020: Persistent warmth results in top ten warmest summer, including warmest on record for Chicago August 10, 2020: Powerful derecho brings widespread severe winds and numerous tornadoes. February was by far the coldest month of this severe winter. “The normal first measurable snowfall is Nov. Consecutive number of days. 31 saw lighter winds, but even colder temperatures for some. After the weekends winter storm swooped in the first bitter cold of 2020, take a look back at some of Chicagos most frigid temps. Wind chills of minus 30 and colder recorded as Chicago. Dave and Roger talk about the coldest days in Chicago history, how to survive the cold snap and how to assist the homeless through the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, The Night Ministry and others. — Chuck Grimm, Lemont Dear Chuck, It was an incredibly cold month. The coldest day ever happened on Jan. December 24th had a low of -25 and a high of -11, an average of -18, making it the coldest day in Chicago history. Chicago in 1875, Houston in 1891, Missoula, The top five coldest summers are depicted based on largest areas. Under the old formula, the chill was recorded at minus 82. In Sioux City, the average temperature for the month of December 1983 was 6. Beat the winter blues with these tips from Mayo Clinic. The Freezer Bowl: The Coldest Game in NFL History In the 1981 AFC Championship Game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals, the teams and fans endured a minus 59 degree wind. Tuesday -Dallas-Fort Worth dropped to minus 2 degrees. WLS – Chicago. Low temperatures in other cities along the Texas coast were also in the. Here are some of the preliminary notables from this cold blast. The Midwestern United States and the Canadian Prairies were hit the hardest. The overnight low for Wednesday into Thursday could break that record, marking the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago. It’s no longer freezing in Chicago: Here’s how our recent cold …. Chicago’s coldest December >Temperatures rise — barely — after Chicago’s coldest December. Wind chills on Wednesday morning could reach minus 60. December 1989 ranks as the fifth coldest December on record. The Coldest Days Ever In Chicago: This Weeks Temps Come …. If the temps hold for 10 straight days, it would be the first time on record OHare Airport recorded 10 straight days of such temps in February. Chicagos average coldest days of winter. Glen Ellyn Dear Michael, Chicago’s longest string of subzero days is 10, logged more than a century ago in January 1912, the city’s second-coldest month on record. Coldest temperatures in AL history with vintage photos. Record warmest and coldest is based on a 112 yr period of records, 1895–2006. 20, 1985, according to the NBC 5. Official Extreme Weather Records for Chicago, IL Severe Thunderstorms Today & Tonight from the Great Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Severe thunderstorms with very large hail, destructive wind gusts, and a few tornadoes are possible this afternoon through tonight from the Great Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Coldest Temperature on Memorial Day: 32 degrees on May 25, 1992 Coolest Memorial Day Daytime Temperature: 42 degrees on May 30, 1889 Warmest Memorial Day Nighttime Low Temperature: 77 degrees on May 28, 2012 Wettest Memorial Day: 1. 22; the hottest is July 14 with 75. Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota experienced their coldest month on record. officially the second coldest day in Chicago weather history>It’s officially the second coldest day in Chicago weather history. The Blizzard of ’79 is officially. On average, the coldest day of the year during the period 1959-2015 is Jan. 6, 2014 and in two in January 2019 — took place after. December 24th had a low of -25 and a high of -11, an average of -18, making it the coldest day in Chicago history. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mondays temperature at OHare dropped to 16 below zero, setting a record for January 6. This morning’s minimum of 24 below zero was the coldest in Chicago in the 36 years since the morning of January 20, 1985, when Chicago’s all-time record low of minus 27 was recorded. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mondays temperature at OHare dropped to 16 below zero, setting a record for January 6. Weather News Chicago With wind chills 30 degrees below zero Sunday, the coldest day of the season so far, cold is here to stay, forecasters say Temperatures will struggle to climb past 20 degrees this week, with wind chills below zero common at night and dipping to as low as minus 20 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Here are the Top 10 Chicago snowstorms since 1884-85: 10. ” When the temperature hit 27 below, the wind chill was measured at minus 78 degrees. The record number of days with a temperature below zero was in 1912 with 10. The hottest day of the year is July 16, with 75. February 1936 was the coldest February on record in the contiguous. Most prominently, the portion of the United States west of the continental divide (the West) typically reaches its climatological coldest day in December, whereas most of the East reaches its seasonal minimum in January. The year 1985 came close, with a high temperature of 2 degrees, and there have only been a handful of other instances in which the high was in the single-digits for Christmas. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times After Chicago weathered its coldest December day in nearly 40 years, temperatures started bumping up ever so slightly heading into Christmas — not that it feels much less frightful. Four cities saw their coolest summer in the 1800s (average summer temperature is in parentheses): Chicago in 1875, Houston in 1891, Missoula, Montana, in 1893 and Tallahassee in 1894. Greatest One Hour Drop in Temperature 30 Degrees March 26, 1908 71 degrees at 2 pm and dropped to 41 degrees at 3pm. CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 06: Ice builds up along Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach as temperatures dipped well below zero on January 6, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Weather News Chicago With wind chills 30 degrees below zero Sunday, the coldest day of the season so far, cold is here to stay, forecasters say Temperatures will struggle to climb past 20 degrees this week, with wind chills below zero common at night and dipping to as low as minus 20 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when temperatures dropped to -27 degrees WLS – Chicago January 20, 2020, 3:14 PM January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos. CHICAGO — Its now official — this is the second coldest day in Chicago weather history. Thats the coldest temperature there since it hit minus 2 in 1949. 28, 2021,” National Weather Service Chicago meteorologist. Ask Tom: What are coldest, hottest days in Chicago since 1959?. January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos coldest day, with temperatures dropping as low as -27 degrees. It’s officially the second coldest day in Chicago …. John Biemer, Oak Park Dear John, Those dates are rapidly approaching. Chicago has enjoyed warmer than average temperatures this week, making it easy to forget just how cold it can get in January. Honorable mentions: 1903-04 was the coldest winter on record with an average temperature of 18. CBS 2 Vault: The Coldest Day In Chicago History, Jan. Weather records here go back 148 years to 1870. The month of March was Chicagos 19th coldest ever, contributing to an average temperature of just 22 degrees over the four months -- the chilliest average temperature for that period since tracking began 142 years ago. Chicago for Memorial Day from 1873. The coldest day ever. After the weekends winter storm swooped in the first bitter cold of 2020, take a look back at some of Chicagos most frigid temps. Oneida County was third with 16 such days. Chicagos All-Time Record Low Temperature Was Recorded 38 Years Ago Today A bitterly cold temperature of -27 degrees was recorded at OHare on this date in 1985, with wind chill values reaching. Those dates are rapidly approaching. There are over 5,000 people living on the streets of the windy city and nearly 80,000 without homes living elsewhere. 92 inches on May 27, 2019 Frequency of Rainfall Memorial Day:. A clip from the Sun-Times archives documenting the 1985 Chicago freeze, the coldest day on record. December 24th had a low of -25 and a high of -11, an average of -18, making it the coldest day in Chicago history. Officials attributed four deaths to punishing cold and blowing snow that ravaged the state. 24 and 25, and the Southeast Coast saw its largest snowstorm in history. The Coldest Days Ever In Chicago: This Weeks Temps Come Close. That comes within four degrees of the 15 coldest days ever in Chicago. The record low for this date is minus 16 set in 1897. The day the 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1985 and President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated for his second term, Chicago had its coldest day on record, remembered as the “Arctic Clipper. Many of the city’s other lowest recorded temperatures came from arctic snaps in 1872 and 1899. Chicago, IL Temperature Records. Honorable mentions: 1903-04 was the coldest winter on record with an average temperature of 18. The National Weather Service uses. Chicago weather: The hottest, coldest, wettest and …. In 1977, it was the brutal cold – 26 consecutive days with below-freezing temperatures capped by three straight record-setting days: Minus 21 on Jan. The 1980s and 1990s saw frigid temperatures among the city’s coldest recorded, however only three days at or colder than 16. THROWBACK THURSDAY: Chicagos Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded. CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 06: Ice builds up along Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach as temperatures dipped well below zero on January 6, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. NBC 5’s Deborah Norville had that report on Jan. Four cities saw their coolest summer in the 1800s (average summer temperature is in parentheses): Chicago in 1875, Houston in 1891, Missoula, Montana, in 1893 and Tallahassee in 1894. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when temperatures dropped to -27 degrees WLS – Chicago January 20, 2020, 3:14 PM January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos. Only the Southwestern United States and California largely escaped its effects. The National Weather Service in Huntsville lists its 10 lowest temperatures as: -11 on January 21, 1985 -11 on January 30, 1966 -9 on January 20, 1985 -8 on February 17, 1958 -8 on January 13,. Wednesday night’s wind chill is expected around minus 7 degrees. With wind chills 30 degrees below zero Sunday, the coldest day of the season so far, cold is here to stay, forecasters say Temperatures will struggle to climb past 20 degrees this week, with wind chills below zero common at night and dipping to as low as minus 20 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. NBC 5’s Deborah Norville had that report on Jan. 3 degrees; 1912 had a record 10. March 4, 2019: One of the coldest March days on record February 24, 2019: Strong winds bring 60+ mph gusts and scattered damage February 11-12, 2019: Ice storm followed by strong winds January 30-31, 2019: All-time coldest temperature in Rockford, IL reached during major Arctic cold episode. Wednesday’s temperature will rise to around 10 degrees, but the wind chill will remain extremely cold, reaching as low as minus 20 again, according to the weather service. December 2013 - March 2014: Coldest December-March period in Chicago history; January 5-7, 2014: Bitter cold air brings lowest daytime temperatures in nearly 20 years; July 27-28, 2013: Coldest July weekend in Rockford on record; May 14, 2013: Largest one day warm-up in May for Chicago and Rockford on record. The coldest temperature was. Record Cold January 20, 1985 The temperature went down to -27, and a wind chill of -93 was recorded. The 1980s and 1990s saw frigid temperatures among the city’s coldest recorded, however only three days at or colder than 16 below — Jan. After all, it tends to be the coldest in the city. Chicago has enjoyed warmer than average temperatures this week, making it easy to forget just how cold it can get in January. Chicago’s incredibly cold January 1982. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when temperatures dropped to -27 degrees. Chicago has enjoyed warmer than average temepratures this week, making it easy to forget just how cold it can get in January. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when temperatures dropped to -27 degrees WLS – Chicago January 20, 2020 at 3:25 PM January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos. Freezing temperatures reached all the way to Miami on Dec. Chicagos All-Time Record Low Temperature Was Recorded 38 Years Ago Today A bitterly cold temperature of -27 degrees was recorded at OHare on this date in 1985, with wind chill values reaching. The 1980s and 1990s saw frigid temperatures among the city’s coldest recorded, however only three days at or colder than 16 below — Jan. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images). Looking back at the coldest February temperatures on record. Chicago weather: Saturday wind chills could dip 30 below zero. Chicago: Good Samaritan paid for hotel rooms for dozens of. The nadir of Chicago’s daily average temperature drops to 23 degrees, based on highs of 31 and lows of 16, from January 17-20. Thereafter, the temperature fell to 32 degrees by 4am on the 21st. Tuesday -Dallas-Fort Worth dropped to minus 2 degrees. 1936 North American cold wave. 5, which is normal for winter here. 3 degrees) followed by the winters of 1977. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Mondays temperature at OHare dropped to 16 below zero, setting a record for January 6. On one of the coldest days in Chicago history, someone put 70 homeless people up in a hotel By Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Updated 4:58 PM EST, Thu January 31, 2019 It’s been brutally cold in. The warmest coldest day of the year ever recorded happened on March 4, 2002. *Caveat: there was no systematic noting of game-time temperatures in boxscores before the 1980s, thus, this is really “the five coldest Cubs home games since 1982. Here are dates when Chicago has seen the most snow, according to the National Weather Service: 5. 8 degrees set in 1909 was smashed by a whopping 6. Dave and Roger talk about the coldest days in Chicago history, how to survive the cold snap and how to assist the homeless through the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, The Night Ministry and others. The Polar Vortex of 2019 was a close record breaker when an. Though meteorological winter ended weeks ago, cold weather has not loosened its grip on the Windy City. These Are the Coldest Temperatures of All Time in Chicago. It’s no longer freezing in Chicago: Here’s how our …. Heavy Rain and Flood of August, 1987. 30 of last year – when a shift in the polar vortex sent the low temperature. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The weather in Chicago made history this week--with temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday setting daily records and ranking among the coldest in Chicago history. Coldest temperature on record in Chicago: -27 degrees His breath rising in plumes of steam, jogger Jim Dikert maintains a frigid regimen along Clark Street on Jan. 10 on record, beating the previous record of 20 set in 1942. Chicago weather history: Look back at coldest day on …. The coldest day is Jan. The average temperature of -4 degrees was also the coldest average for Jan. Other Significant Temperature Changes April 20, 1936 - The temperature fell from 82 degrees to 55 in 10 minutes. Chicago’s coldest wind chill on Wednesday was an astounding -52°F. It was 27 degrees below zero that day. This morning’s minimum of 24 below zero was the coldest in Chicago in the 36 years since the morning. By Alexandra Arriaga. The warmest coldest day of the year ever recorded happened on March 4, 2002. Dave and Roger talk about the coldest days in Chicago history, how to survive the cold snap and how to assist the homeless through the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, The Night Ministry and others. Coldest day in Chicago history: Looking back 35 years when temperatures dropped to -27 degrees WLS – Chicago January 20, 2020, 3:14 PM January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos. After the weekends winter storm swooped in the first bitter cold of 2020, take a look back at some of Chicagos most frigid temps. These Are the Coldest Temperatures of All Time in Chicago — …. On January 20, 1985, Chicago temperatures fell to 27 degrees below zero. The National Weather Service in Birmingham lists its lowest temperatures as: -10 on February 13, 1899 -6 on January 21, 1985 -4 January 30, 1966 -4 January 20, 1985 -2 January 24, 1963 -1 January. Dear Michael, Chicago’s longest string of subzero days is 10, logged more than a century ago in January 1912, the city’s second-coldest month on record. Chicago’s coldest recorded temperature took place Jan. The 1980s and 1990s saw frigid temperatures among the city’s coldest recorded, however only three days at or colder than 16 below — Jan. January 20, 1985 holds the record for Chicagos coldest day, with temperatures dropping as low as -27 degrees. The overnight low for Wednesday into Thursday could break that record, marking the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago. Coldest Games in NFL History All games below 10 degrees Fahrenheit All Temperature -14°F 10°F Source: Stathead Temperature before 1999 is general area weather; 1999 and later is official. days with subzero lows in >What’s the record of consecutive days with subzero lows in. Jan 30, 2019, 10:58am PDT A clip from the Sun-Times archives documenting the 1985 Chicago freeze, the coldest day on record. The only colder months here have been January 1977 (10. Historic Events in Northern Illinois & Northwest Indiana. 24 and 25, and the Southeast Coast saw its largest snowstorm in history. And while that day in 1985 remains the all-time record for cold in Chicago, we came within 4 degrees of it on Jan. And while that day in 1985 remains the all-time record for cold in Chicago, we came within 4 degrees of it on Jan. Those dates are rapidly approaching. This morning’s minimum of 24 below zero was the coldest in Chicago in the 36 years since the morning. 3 degrees; 1912 had a record 10. Chicago’s coldest recorded temperature took place Jan. The day the 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1985 and President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated for his second term, Chicago had its coldest day on record, remembered as the “Arctic Clipper. in Chicago: Here’s how our recent >It’s no longer freezing in Chicago: Here’s how our recent. Temperatures at 8 a. The coldest day ever happened on Jan. On that day, thermometers in Butternut, Gays Mills and Hillboro all showed a low of 23 below zero. Coldest Temperature on Memorial Day: 32 degrees on May 25, 1992 Coolest Memorial Day Daytime Temperature: 42 degrees on May 30, 1889 Warmest Memorial Day Nighttime Low Temperature: 77 degrees on May 28, 2012 Wettest Memorial Day: 1. Thats the coldest temperature there since it hit minus 2 in 1949. Greatest One Hour Drop in Temperature 30 Degrees March 26, 1908 71 degrees at 2 pm and dropped to 41 degrees at 3pm. The National Weather Service in Birmingham lists its lowest temperatures as: -10 on February 13, 1899 -6 on January 21, 1985 -4 January 30, 1966 -4 January 20, 1985 -2 January 24, 1963 -1 January. Official Extreme Weather Records for Chicago, IL Severe Thunderstorms Today & Tonight from the Great Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Severe. Should it continue for 12 straight days,. Record Cold January 20, 1985 The temperature went down to -27, and a wind chill of -93 was recorded. 18, and Chicago saw a stretch of 287 days with no measurable snow from March 15 to Dec. of minus 23 at O’Hare smashed a 53-year-old record set back in 1966. 2 degrees and ranks as the city’s fourth coldest month (and January) on record. The next coldest December-March in Chicago came during the winter of 1903-1904 (22. March 4, 2019: One of the coldest March days on record February 24, 2019: Strong winds bring 60+ mph gusts and scattered damage February 11-12, 2019: Ice storm followed by strong winds January 30-31, 2019: All-time coldest temperature in Rockford, IL reached during major Arctic cold episode. 5 degree mark set in 1969, the Weather Service said. The record number of days with a temperature below zero was in 1912 with 10. Coldest Temperatures of the Century for >Deep Freeze Recap: Coldest Temperatures of the Century for. The coldest temperature, 26 degrees below zero, occurred on the 18th and 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as 27 degrees below zero on Jan.