What is the weather like in Chicago vs Toronto in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Toronto averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 71 mm.

Chicago vs Toronto in December

Chicago and Toronto are nearly tied in December — 46 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Toronto is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Toronto — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇨🇦 Toronto
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	44/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	3° / -2°
Rainfall	48 mm	71 mm
Rainy days	6	11
Humidity	73%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	37	33

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Toronto in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Toronto?: Chicago and Toronto are nearly tied in December — 46 vs 44 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Toronto is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Toronto in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Toronto averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 71 mm.