Climate Comparison

Ottawa vs Chicago in May

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Ottawa versus Chicago weather metrics for May
Climate MetricOttawaCanadaChicagoUnited States
VerdictGoodGood
Avg high temp68°F66°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days1213
Sunshine10.2h10.7h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND67°65°
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67°65°
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Precipitation (in)

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.11.6
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.210.5
  • Ottawa
  • Chicago

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1%3%
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  • Chicago

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