Chicago Area Sees Warmest Year on Record through November
A Record-Breaking Year
Chicago has seen its warmest year on record through November with an average temperature of 57 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The city’s warmer-than-usual temperatures broke the record for the warmest year-to-date through November, which was set in 1921 with an average temperature of 56.4 degrees, the weather service said.
A Look at the Data
The third-warmest year through November is 2012, which saw a year-to-date average temperature of 56.1 degrees, said Gino Izzi, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Of the top 10 warmest years through November, six of them have happened since 2012, Izzi said. Those years include this year, last year, 2021, 2020, 2017, and 2012.
A Potential New Record
If this year’s warmer temperatures continue — and December sees an average temp of at least 27.1 degrees — the city will set a new record for the warmest overall year, according to the weather service. The current record for the warmest year was set in 2012, at 54.5 degrees.
A Roller Coaster Week Ahead
Just one day into December, Chicago hasn’t seen temperatures that high. On Sunday, the city saw a high of 27 degrees and a low of 14 degrees, making for an average of 21 degrees, Izzi said. Temperatures through the rest of the week could be a “roller coaster,” Izzi said. The colder temperatures will continue Monday and Tuesday before Wednesday sees temperatures rise into the 40s. But an arctic front is expected Thursday that should send temperatures plummeting back to below freezing, Izzi said.
Conclusion
Chicago’s warmest year on record through November is a notable trend, and it will be interesting to see if the city sets a new record for the warmest overall year. As the weather service continues to monitor temperatures, we will keep you updated on any developments.
FAQs
Q: What is the average temperature in Chicago so far this year?
A: The average temperature in Chicago so far this year is 57 degrees.
Q: What is the record for the warmest year-to-date through November?
A: The record for the warmest year-to-date through November is 56.4 degrees, set in 1921.
Q: What is the current record for the warmest year in Chicago?
A: The current record for the warmest year in Chicago is 54.5 degrees, set in 2012.
Q: What is expected to happen with temperatures in the coming week?
A: Temperatures are expected to be a “roller coaster” in the coming week, with colder temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, followed by warmer temperatures on Wednesday, and then plummeting back to below freezing on Thursday.
