Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August
Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Great Smoky Mountains National Park is warm, soaked, clean air.
Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park — August climate, side by side
| Chicago | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 81/100 (A) | 76/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | 31°C | 27°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 20° | 25° / 16° |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 191 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 | 13 |
| Humidity | 74% | 81% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 | 47 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
- Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Great Smoky Mountains National Park is warm, soaked, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in August?
- In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 191 mm.