Schaumburg weather by month
Average highs run from 32°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 19°F. It gets 38 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 38 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 121 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to October.
Best time to visit Schaumburg
For comfortable weather, go in May to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 11.3 in | 5 | 0 | 28 | very cold |
| February | 36°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 10.7 in | 5 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| March | 47°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 5.5 in | 6 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| April | 59°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 1.3 in | 7 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 85°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| August | 83°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| September | 76°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| October | 63°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| November | 48°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.8 in | 5 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| December | 37°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 7.6 in | 5 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| Year | 60°F avg | 43°F avg | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | 72 | 17 | 121 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Chicago Ohare Intl. Airport, IL (USW00094846), 8.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Schaumburg
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 06m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 14m. The earliest sunset comes around December 3 (4:20 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:31 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 92 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 4:45 pm | 9h 28m |
| February | 6:48 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:04 am | 6:58 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:11 am | 7:33 pm | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:31 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 34m |
| June | 5:16 am | 8:29 pm | 15h 13m |
| July | 5:30 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:00 am | 7:52 pm | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:32 am | 7:01 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:05 am | 6:10 pm | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:42 am | 4:30 pm | 9h 48m |
| December | 7:13 am | 4:21 pm | 9h 08m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Schaumburg with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Schaumburg getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Schaumburg.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Schaumburg?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 66°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Schaumburg?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 19°F and highs of 32°F.
What is the rainiest month in Schaumburg?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.5 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.0 inches.
Does it snow in Schaumburg?
Yes. Schaumburg averages 38 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Schaumburg?
For comfortable weather, May to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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