Population:                  4,224

Elevation:                    666 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   1.7 square miles

Location:                     Rosemont is conveniently located adjacent to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, and 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Rosemont offers easy access to numerous highways, interstates and public transportation.

Time Zone:                  Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Rosemont, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles).  Rosemont observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

22.0

27.0

37.3

47.8

58.7

68.2

73.3

71.7

63.8

52.1

39.3

27.4

High temperature (°F)

29.6

34.7

46.1

58.0

69.9

79.2

83.5

81.2

74.0

62.2

47.2

34.5

Low temperature (°F)

14.3

19.2

28.5

37.6

47.5

57.2

63.2

62.2

53.7

42.1

31.6

20.4

Precipitation (in)

1.8

1.6

2.6

3.7

3.4

3.6

3.5

4.6

3.3

2.7

3.0

2.4

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

11

9

12

13

11

10

10

9

9

9

11

11

Wind speed (mph)

11.6

11.4

11.8

11.9

10.5

9.3

8.4

8.2

8.9

10.1

11.1

11.0

Morning humidity (%)

78

78

79

77

77

79

82

86

85

81

80

80

Afternoon humidity (%)

70

67

63

58

57

58

60

61

61

59

66

71

Sunshine (%)

44

49

51

50

58

67

66

62

59

55

38

43

Snowfall (in)

11.2

7.9

6.9

1.6

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.4

2.0

8.4

Local Seasons:

Due to its proximity to bustling Chicago, the quieter, yet energetic city of Rosemont enjoys year round activity.  The city has four distinct seasons.  Summers are quite enjoyable with the temperature reaching the low 80’s F on many days during the day and dropping to the comfortable 60’s in the evening.  Fall is quite beautiful as the temperature, and leaves, begin to drop.  Winters can be cold and there is snow, making Spring a welcome event.

How to Get There:

By Air:

O’Hare International Airport

773-686-2200

The airport is conveniently located adjacent to Rosemont and handles more passengers than any other airport in the world. For visitors needing information or directions, airport information booths are located on the lower levels of the domestic terminals and on the upper and lower levels of the International Terminal. A foreign currency exchange is located on the lower level of the International Terminal.

Midway Airport

773-838-0600

The airport is located at 5700 Cicero Avenue in Chicago.  The airport is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.

Ground Transportation:

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service are available at both of the airports as well as throughout the city.

By Car:

Rosemont is easily accessible by car via various Interstate Highways.  From the east, Interstate 90 becomes Interstate 190 just east of the city, from the north and south, Interstate 294 transects the city.  From the west, the best route is via Interstate 90, connecting to Interstate 294 south.

By Train:

Amtrak

The nearest Amtrak station is located in nearby Chicago.

225 South Canal St. Chicago, IL 60606

800-USA-RAIL

How to Get Around:

Most visitors find the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day, Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day, 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day, 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve, Dec. 31