Evanston Weather in June (1981–2025)

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June at a Glance in Evanston

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
101 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+8.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Evanston June Weather Overview

June is one of the warmer months of the year in Evanston, with average highs near 20.6°C and lows around 14.4°C (mean 17.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Evanston June Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

June is one of the warmer months of the year in Evanston. Across 45 years of records, the warmest June in Evanston was 2005 — when the month averaged 20.9°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 12.4°C. Typical June days reach 20.6°C with nights near 14.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.9°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.3°C→19.8°C+4.5°C
Max Temp18.6°C→22.9°C+4.3°C
Min Temp12.1°C→16.7°C+4.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.9°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–14.3°C2 yr (4%)
14.3°C–16.5°C12 yr (27%)
16.5°C–18.8°C18 yr (40%)
18.8°C–21.0°C13 yr (29%)

Evanston June Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

June is a relatively wet time of year in Evanston, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. The wettest June on record was 1993 with 233 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 32 mm.

Evanston June Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Evanston during June averages 81%. The most humid June was 1984 at 88%, and the least humid was 1988 at 67%.

Evanston June Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

June receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Evanston. The sunniest June was 2012 at 7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1986 and 1996 at 5.

Evanston June Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Evanston during June is 3.1 m/s. The windiest June was 2024 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 2.4 m/s.

What June Feels Like in Evanston

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How June Ranks in Evanston

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️2nd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Evanston Weather by Month

Evanston June Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.9°C16.7°C17.7°C18.2°C19.7°C+3.8°C
Avg High19.3°C19.8°C20.8°C21.2°C22.8°C+3.5°C
Avg Low12.5°C13.6°C14.7°C15.3°C16.6°C+4.1°C
Avg Rain82 mm113 mm90 mm121 mm92 mm+10 mm

Extreme June Records in Evanston

🔥Warmest June30.7°C2012
🧊Coldest June3.7°C2003
🌧️Wettest June233 mm1993
🏜️Driest June32 mm1991
🌬️Windiest June3.7 m/s2024

Key Insights for June

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June temperatures in Evanston have risen by about 4.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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June has ranged from a record low of 3.7°C (2003) to a record high of 30.7°C (2012).

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Rainfall in June is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 101 mm, with a wettest year of 233 mm.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Evanston?

One of the best times to visit Evanston

June is one of the best times to visit Evanston. Expect days averaging 20.6°C and nights around 14.4°C (mean 17.5°C) — warmer than Evanston's yearly average — with higher rainfall (101 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Evanston's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Evanston Weather in June — In Depth

☀️ June climate overview

June is one of the warmer months of the year in Evanston, with average highs near 20.6°C and lows around 14.4°C (mean 17.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in June

June averages 101 mm of rainfall in Evanston, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest June on record saw 233 mm (1993), and the driest just 32 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How June has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average June temperatures have risen by about 4.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.6°C to 22.9°C and overnight lows from 12.1°C to 16.7°C over the same span.
June Weather in Evanston, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.1°C20.0°C16.9°C30.1°C9.5°C95 mm81%3.1 m/s6.1
202423.3°C20.4°C17.4°C28.8°C12.0°C109 mm78%3.7 m/s6.2
202321.3°C18.3°C15.3°C28.0°C10.6°C47 mm74%3.1 m/s6
202222.7°C19.3°C16.0°C28.1°C11.5°C56 mm75%3.2 m/s6.5
202123.9°C20.8°C17.7°C27.7°C10.9°C158 mm77%3 m/s6
202022.2°C19.2°C16.2°C27.9°C10.6°C88 mm81%3 m/s6.6
201918.7°C15.7°C12.8°C25.0°C7.8°C113 mm86%3.1 m/s5.4
201821.1°C18.5°C15.9°C26.9°C10.0°C179 mm87%3.3 m/s5.5
201722.3°C19.2°C16.2°C26.6°C11.5°C101 mm78%3.5 m/s6.2
201622.9°C20.1°C17.2°C28.1°C12.5°C65 mm79%3.2 m/s6.3
201520.1°C16.8°C13.6°C25.3°C7.4°C148 mm84%3.1 m/s5.5
201420.9°C17.5°C14.2°C26.5°C8.9°C188 mm84%3.2 m/s5.7
201320.2°C17.6°C15.0°C25.6°C8.9°C117 mm85%3.2 m/s5.6
201223.8°C20.5°C17.2°C30.7°C10.1°C34 mm70%3.5 m/s7
201119.9°C16.9°C13.9°C24.6°C9.2°C101 mm86%3.1 m/s5.6
201022.1°C19.4°C16.7°C26.8°C12.9°C162 mm85%3.2 m/s5.7
200919.4°C16.4°C13.3°C28.9°C6.3°C146 mm85%2.9 m/s5.7
200820.8°C18.0°C15.1°C26.7°C9.9°C116 mm84%3.2 m/s5.6
200722.7°C20.0°C17.2°C29.0°C10.2°C74 mm77%3.2 m/s6.4
200620.6°C17.9°C15.2°C25.9°C11.0°C65 mm77%3.1 m/s6
2005 🔥24.1°C20.9°C17.7°C30.4°C12.5°C41 mm77%3 m/s6.3
200419.9°C16.9°C13.9°C25.2°C8.3°C93 mm82%2.9 m/s6
200318.1°C14.7°C11.3°C25.7°C3.7°C41 mm78%2.8 m/s6.1
200221.1°C17.7°C14.3°C28.4°C7.3°C95 mm84%2.7 m/s5.6
200120.2°C17.2°C14.2°C26.1°C7.2°C79 mm80%2.8 m/s5.9
200020.6°C17.5°C14.4°C25.3°C10.0°C150 mm80%3.5 m/s5.4
199921.5°C18.9°C16.2°C26.1°C10.7°C109 mm80%2.8 m/s5.9
199821.4°C18.7°C16.0°C28.0°C8.8°C131 mm82%3 m/s5.9
199719.1°C15.7°C12.4°C25.7°C6.6°C109 mm83%2.8 m/s6.2
199618.3°C14.9°C11.5°C24.7°C6.9°C140 mm88%2.7 m/s5
199520.4°C17.3°C14.1°C26.0°C8.7°C60 mm82%2.4 m/s5.8
199419.1°C15.9°C12.6°C26.0°C6.3°C146 mm80%3 m/s6.1
1993 🌧️18.1°C15.1°C12.1°C23.9°C4.9°C233 mm88%3.2 m/s5.4
199219.0°C15.8°C12.6°C26.1°C9.1°C46 mm74%2.8 m/s5.5
199121.8°C19.0°C16.3°C26.9°C11.5°C32 mm81%2.9 m/s6.3
199019.3°C15.8°C12.4°C25.0°C5.4°C119 mm85%3.5 m/s5.4
198919.4°C16.0°C12.7°C26.4°C9.0°C76 mm81%2.6 m/s5.7
198821.8°C17.8°C13.8°C30.0°C8.0°C34 mm67%3.6 m/s6
198722.1°C18.5°C15.0°C30.2°C10.2°C80 mm78%3 m/s5.8
198617.4°C13.8°C10.3°C22.9°C6.0°C122 mm87%3.1 m/s5
198518.0°C15.0°C11.9°C25.7°C7.1°C61 mm78%3.5 m/s5.6
198417.6°C14.3°C11.0°C21.4°C6.9°C88 mm88%3.4 m/s5.3
198319.7°C16.6°C13.4°C26.3°C8.9°C81 mm83%2.9 m/s—
1982 ❄️16.1°C12.4°C8.7°C21.0°C5.3°C56 mm81%3 m/s—
198121.4°C18.3°C15.3°C25.9°C11.0°C143 mm81%3.5 m/s—

Actual recorded June data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Evanston June Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Evanston in June?▼

The average high in June is around 20.6°C with lows near 14.4°C (mean 17.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Evanston in June?▼

June averages 101 mm of rainfall in Evanston, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 233 mm in 1993.

What was the hottest June on record in Evanston?▼

The hottest June reached 30.7°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 3.7°C in 2003.

Has June in Evanston gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average June temperatures have risen by about 4.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.6°C to 22.9°C and overnight lows from 12.1°C to 16.7°C over the same span.

Is June a good time to visit Evanston?▼

June is one of the warmer months of the year in Evanston and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 20.6°C daytime highs and 14.4°C at night.

Is June the coldest month in Evanston?▼

Not quite — June is the 9th coolest month in Evanston, averaging 17.5°C.

What should I pack for Evanston in June?▼

For June in Evanston, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.6°C and lows of 14.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Evanston humid in June?▼

Relative humidity in June averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Evanston in June?▼

Average wind speed in June is 3.1 m/s. The windiest June on record averaged 3.7 m/s (2024).

Which June had the most rainfall in Evanston?▼

The wettest June on record was 1993 with 233 mm. On average, June sees 101 mm.

Where does this June weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Evanston behaves each June, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for June specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.