Climate Comparison

Ottawa vs Chicago in December

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Ottawa versus Chicago weather metrics for December
Climate MetricOttawaCanadaChicagoUnited States
VerdictMore trade-offsMore trade-offs
Avg high temp30°F37°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days129
Sunshine4.4h5.2h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND30°37°
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec30°37°
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.42.5
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4.45.2
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

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