Climate Comparison

Chicago vs New York City in August

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Chicago versus New York City weather metrics for August
Climate MetricChicagoUnited StatesNew York CityUnited States
VerdictGoodGood
Avg high temp80°F82°F
How it feelsSlightly humidSlightly humid
Rain days1111
Sunshine11.6h10.8h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND79°82°
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  • New York City

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°82°
  • Chicago
  • New York City

Precipitation (in)

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.21.4
  • Chicago
  • New York City

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.610.8
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  • New York City

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40%63%
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  • New York City

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