What is the weather like in Chicago vs Houston in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Houston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 99 mm.

Chicago vs Houston in December

Houston is the better pick in December — 77 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Houston — December climate, side by side

	Chicago	Houston
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	19°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	20° / 10°
Rainfall	48 mm	99 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	73%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	37	40

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

Chicago vs Houston in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Houston?: Houston is the better pick in December — 77 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Houston in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Houston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 99 mm.