Chicago, IL – Summer 2024 brought more rainfall than usual to the Chicagoland area, despite warmer-than-normal temperatures. Chicago O’Hare recorded 11.59 inches of rain, 0.47 inches below the seasonal norm. However, the city still experienced higher rainfall than in previous summers. Rockford saw even more significant rainfall, totaling 14.48 inches, which is 1.25 inches above average.