What is the weather like in Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in April?

In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 18°C high / 5°C low with about 108 mm.

Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in April

New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in April — 86 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park — April climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 New River Gorge National Park
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	11°C	16°C
Avg high / low	14° / 5°	18° / 5°
Rainfall	94 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	10	12
Humidity	71%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	46	42

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

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Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in April — FAQ

Is April better in Chicago or New River Gorge National Park?: New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in April — 86 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in April?: In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 18°C high / 5°C low with about 108 mm.