Climate Comparison

New York City vs Chicago in October

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New York City versus Chicago weather metrics for October
Climate MetricNew York CityUnited StatesChicagoUnited StatesBest
VerdictGoodExcellent
Avg high temp64°F61°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days910
Sunshine7.9h8.0h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND64°61°
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64°61°
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.93.3
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.98.0
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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  • Chicago

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