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

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 36°C high / 17°C low with about 0 mm.

Chicago vs Sacramento in August

Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Sacramento is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Chicago vs Sacramento — August climate, side by side

	Chicago	Sacramento
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	36°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	36° / 17°
Rainfall	78 mm	0 mm
Rainy days	8	0
Humidity	74%	47%
Air quality (AQI)	56	42

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

Chicago vs Sacramento in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Sacramento?: Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Sacramento is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Sacramento in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 36°C high / 17°C low with about 0 mm.