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East Chicago weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

East Chicago swings 51°F across the year, from 77°F highs in August to 26°F lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 42 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
77°F average high
Coldest month
January
26°F average low
Wettest month
July
42 in a year
Below freezing
2 months
January and February
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, August and September
Residents
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around East Chicago and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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East Chicago hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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East Chicago 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

East Chicago, Indiana (IN) is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 77°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 26°F), with roughly 42 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for East Chicago right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

East Chicago climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
35°
26°
Feb
42°
29°
Mar
45°
33°
Apr
56°
42°
May
65°
52°
Jun
74°
62°
Jul
76°
67°
Aug
77°
67°
Sep
73°
63°
Oct
62°
52°
Nov
50°
41°
Dec
40°
32°

Which forecast is most accurate in East Chicago?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
79±2.1°F91±2.9 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
64
/100rank #2
70±3.0°F95±1.4 mph3665% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in East Chicago today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for East Chicago today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in East Chicago today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for East Chicago and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for East Chicago?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for East Chicago (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 64. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in East Chicago?
August is typically the warmest month in East Chicago, with average highs around 77°F.
How cold does East Chicago get?
The coldest month in East Chicago is January, when overnight lows average about 26°F.
How much rain does East Chicago get?
East Chicago sees roughly 42 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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