So far in 2011, Chicago has not only experienced its wettest year ever, but we've almost reached our annual normal rainfall total:
With the record (283 mm) July rains adding on to already above-normal precipitation prior to this month, Chicago's official total for 2011 has reached 858 mm - or 351 mm above normal at this point in the season. Chicago's official rain gage at the O'Hare International Airport observing site has now registered 93 percent of the normal annual 921 mm.
Today, however, it's sunny and clear, and not quite as hot as it has been recently.