Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in February — 67 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFebruary climate, side by side

ChicagoGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
Comfort score49/100 (F)67/100 (C)
Feels-like high-1°C7°C
Avg high / low4° / -5°10° / 1°
Rainfall51 mm227 mm
Rainy days612
Humidity71%75%
Air quality (AQI)4837

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February — FAQ

Is February better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in February — 67 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in February?
In February, Chicago averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 51 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 10°C high / 1°C low with about 227 mm.