Chicago Experiences Record Warmth
Chicago is experiencing unseasonably warm weather to begin the workweek. The high temperatures are expected to set new local records for mid-February. The warmth follows a recent period of sub-freezing temperatures and blustery winds in the city.
- The high temperature on Monday, February 16th, reached 65 degrees, shattering the 125-year-old record of 58 degrees set in 1921. Another record may be broken with a forecast high of 70 degrees on Wednesday. - This week's temperatures are a significant departure from the norm, as the average high for February 16th is just 28.9 degrees. The typical daytime maximum temperature for Chicago in February is around 34°F. - The warm spell is expected to be short-lived, with temperatures forecasted to drop back into the 30s by the upcoming weekend, with a chance of a rain and snow mix. This pattern is often referred to by locals as a "first fake spring." - Chicago's peak apartment leasing season typically begins in the spring (March-May) and runs through the summer, driven by more favorable weather for moving. - The winter months of December through February are traditionally the slowest leasing season, often leading landlords to offer concessions or incentives to fill vacancies. Rent prices can be as much as $100-$200 lower during the winter compared to the peak season. - Milder winter weather can accelerate the start of the spring real estate market, encouraging more potential buyers and renters to begin their search earlier than usual.
