Climate Comparison

Ottawa vs Chicago in December

How the climate for Ottawa and Chicago typically compares in December.

Ottawa versus Chicago weather metrics for December
Climate MetricOttawaCanadaChicagoUnited States
Overall score47/10051/100
Avg high temp30°F37°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days129
Sunshine4.4h5.2h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec30°37°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec30°37°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.42.5

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4.45.2

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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