Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in December

New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in December — 66 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

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

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 New River Gorge National Park
Comfort score46/100 (F)66/100 (C)
Feels-like high0°C4°C
Avg high / low4° / -3°8° / -2°
Rainfall48 mm98 mm
Rainy days612
Humidity73%74%
Air quality (AQI)3735

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

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Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or New River Gorge National Park?
New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in December — 66 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in December?
In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 98 mm.