SeasonMapChicago vs South Lake Tahoe in December
South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in December — 62 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe — December climate, side by side
| Chicago | South Lake Tahoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 46/100 (F) | 62/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | 0°C | 2°C |
| Avg high / low | 4° / -3° | 5° / -6° |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 104 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Humidity | 73% | 78% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 | 41 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in December — FAQ
- Is December better in Chicago or South Lake Tahoe?
- South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in December — 62 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in December?
- In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -6°C low with about 104 mm.