SeasonMapChicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in December
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in December — 66 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park — December climate, side by side
| Chicago | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 46/100 (F) | 66/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | 0°C | 6°C |
| Avg high / low | 4° / -3° | 9° / 0° |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 176 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 10 |
| Humidity | 73% | 77% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 | 31 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in December — 66 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in December?
- In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 176 mm.