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Retirement Living In DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs - Illinois


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Area Description

DuPage County is less than a day’s drive for more than half the U.S. population and close to both O’Hare and Midway international airports, making it a favorite destination among frequent travelers to the Chicago area. Just 20 miles west of Chicago, our central location combined with the affordability, comfort and convenience of 100+ hotels and resorts makes DuPage County a great home base to enjoy all that Chicagoland has to offer. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to spend all your time in DuPage, once you see all the world-class shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment we have to offer. Discover the 38 communities of DuPage County, and see what awaits you in Chicago's western suburbs.

Includes Cities/Towns: Addison, Aurora, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Eola, Fox Valley, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Medinah, Naperville, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs, Illinois?

For those of you that retire in DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs!

Summertime in DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in DuPage County: Chicago's Western Suburbs, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  15 F°  23 F°  31 F°
 Feb  18 F°  27 F°  36 F°
 Mar  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°
 Apr  37 F°  49 F°  60 F°
 May  48 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jun  58 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Jul  62 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Aug  61 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Sep  52 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Oct  40 F°  52 F°  63 F°
 Nov  30 F°  39 F°  49 F°
 Dec  19 F°  27 F°  35 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  4
 Feb  0  26  1
 Mar  0  22  0
 Apr  0  8  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  3  0  0
 Jul  4  0  0
 Aug  3  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  6  0
 Nov  0  19  0
 Dec  0  28  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  10  18 %
 Feb  2 "  8  21 %
 Mar  3 "  10  28 %
 Apr  4 "  11  37 %
 May  4 "  12  47 %
 Jun  4 "  11  57 %
 Jul  4 "  9  63 %
 Aug  4 "  10  62 %
 Sep  3 "  8  54 %
 Oct  3 "  10  42 %
 Nov  3 "  10  33 %
 Dec  2 "  11  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  10 "  18  7
 Feb  8 "  12  5
 Mar  4 "  4  3
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  1
 Dec  7 "  11  6


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