What is the weather like in Chicago vs Reno in October?

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Reno averages 21°C high / 5°C low with about 27 mm.

Chicago vs Reno in October

Reno is the better pick in October — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reno is nice, dry, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Reno — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Reno
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	18°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	21° / 5°
Rainfall	117 mm	27 mm
Rainy days	10	3
Humidity	70%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	35	31

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

Chicago vs Reno in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Reno?: Reno is the better pick in October — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reno is nice, dry, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Reno in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Reno averages 21°C high / 5°C low with about 27 mm.