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id: 1915c95d0e
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-04 20:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-04 20:00 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Chicago has cloudiest start to November since 1893

According to WGN-TV, the official daily high was 15 degrees cooler than Wednesday's, closer to normal for early November.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WGN-TV](https://wgntv.com/weather/chicago-weather-thursday-11052026/), 2026-11-04 20:00 CST: Chicago has cloudiest start to November since sunshine observations began in 1893

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