What is the weather like in Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Mammoth Cave National Park averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 124 mm.

Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in December

Mammoth Cave National Park is the better pick in December — 70 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mammoth Cave National Park is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Mammoth Cave National Park
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	9°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	12° / 1°
Rainfall	48 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	73%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	37	30

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

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Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Mammoth Cave National Park?: Mammoth Cave National Park is the better pick in December — 70 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mammoth Cave National Park is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Mammoth Cave National Park in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Mammoth Cave National Park averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 124 mm.