Chicago Weather Records Highlight Historical Extremes on May 25
Historical weather data for Chicago on May 25 reveals significant extremes, according to the National Weather Service. The highest recorded temperature for this date was 94°F (34°C) in 1911, while the lowest was 32°F (0°C) in 1992. Precipitation reached a record 2.52 inches in 1879, and a trace of snowfall was noted in 1949. These records underscore the variability of late spring weather in the region. The data also coincides with notable historical events, such as the tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 191 in 1979, which remains the deadliest passenger airline accident on U.S. soil. 
