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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 154 mm.

Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in May

Chicago and New River Gorge National Park are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; New River Gorge National Park is nice, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 New River Gorge National Park
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	22° / 11°
Rainfall	109 mm	154 mm
Rainy days	11	16
Humidity	75%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	55	45

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

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Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or New River Gorge National Park?: Chicago and New River Gorge National Park are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; New River Gorge National Park is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 154 mm.