SeasonMapChicago vs New Orleans in December
New Orleans is the better pick in December — 75 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs New Orleans — December climate, side by side
| Chicago | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 46/100 (F) | 75/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | 0°C | 18°C |
| Avg high / low | 4° / -3° | 19° / 10° |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 124 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Humidity | 73% | 79% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 | 33 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New Orleans in December — FAQ
- Is December better in Chicago or New Orleans?
- New Orleans is the better pick in December — 75 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New Orleans in December?
- In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 124 mm.