SeasonMapChicago vs New York in December
New York is the better pick in December — 54 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs New York — December climate, side by side
| Chicago | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 46/100 (F) | 54/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | 0°C | 3°C |
| Avg high / low | 4° / -3° | 7° / 1° |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 118 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 10 |
| Humidity | 73% | 73% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 | 51 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New York in December — FAQ
- Is December better in Chicago or New York?
- New York is the better pick in December — 54 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New York in December?
- In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; New York averages 7°C high / 1°C low with about 118 mm.