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Chicago Hits 85°F, Breaking 20-Year Daily High Record
On October 12, 2026, Chicago hit 85°F at O’Hare, breaking a daily high record that had stood since 2008.
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Chicago reached 85°F on Monday, October 12, 2026, establishing a new record high for that date, according to the National Weather Service.
The temperature was recorded at O’Hare International Airport. The prior October‑12 high, set in 2008, had remained unbeaten for nearly two decades.