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

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Washington averages 9°C high / -1°C low with about 106 mm.

Chicago vs Washington in December

Washington is the better pick in December — 58 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Washington — December climate, side by side

	Chicago	Washington
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	58/100 (D)
Feels-like high	0°C	6°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	9° / -1°
Rainfall	48 mm	106 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	73%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	37	46

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

Chicago vs Washington in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in December — 58 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Washington in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Washington averages 9°C high / -1°C low with about 106 mm.