| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/02/january-2026-wasn-t-one-weather-record-books-it-had-some-wild-highs-and-lows |
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Talk about weather whiplash. January 2026 was notable for two significant
departures from temperature norms in Chicago — in opposite directions.
[ According to a monthly climate summary ][1] issued by the National Weather
Service, January finished with an average temperature of 21.9 degrees, or 3.3...