What is the weather like in Chicago vs Pittsburgh in August?

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh in August

Chicago and Pittsburgh are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Pittsburgh is hot, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh — August climate, side by side

	Chicago	Pittsburgh
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	31°C	31°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	29° / 17°
Rainfall	78 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	74%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	56	58

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

Chicago vs Pittsburgh in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Pittsburgh?: Chicago and Pittsburgh are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Pittsburgh is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Pittsburgh in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm.