Climate Comparison

Ottawa vs Chicago in May

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

Ottawa versus Chicago weather metrics for May
Climate MetricOttawaCanadaChicagoUnited States
Overall score84/10084/100
Avg high temp68°F66°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days1213
Sunshine10.2h10.7h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67°65°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67°65°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.11.6

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.210.5

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

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

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