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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 95 mm.

Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in October

New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 New River Gorge National Park
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	18°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	117 mm	95 mm
Rainy days	10	9
Humidity	70%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	35	36

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

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Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or New River Gorge National Park?: New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in October — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 95 mm.