Chicago vs Portland in August
Portland is the better pick in August — 89 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is warm, dry, clean air, while Chicago is hot, a little rain.
Chicago vs Portland — August climate, side by side
| Chicago | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 81/100 (A) | 89/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 31°C | 28°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 20° | 28° / 16° |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 8 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 | 1 |
| Humidity | 74% | 57% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 | 34 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Portland in August — FAQ
- Is August better in Chicago or Portland?
- Portland is the better pick in August — 89 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is warm, dry, clean air, while Chicago is hot, a little rain.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Portland in August?
- In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Portland averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.