What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 41 mm.

Chicago vs Traverse City in December

Chicago is the better pick in December — 46 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Traverse City is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Traverse City — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Traverse City
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	41/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	3° / -2°
Rainfall	48 mm	41 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	73%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	37	33

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Traverse City in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Traverse City?: Chicago is the better pick in December — 46 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Traverse City is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 3°C high / -2°C low with about 41 mm.