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 ParkDecember climate, side by side

ChicagoMammoth Cave National Park
Comfort score46/100 (F)70/100 (B)
Feels-like high0°C9°C
Avg high / low4° / -3°12° / 1°
Rainfall48 mm124 mm
Rainy days69
Humidity73%73%
Air quality (AQI)3730

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

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.