Climate Comparison

New York City vs Chicago in May

How the climate for New York City and Chicago typically compares in May.

New York City versus Chicago weather metrics for May
Climate MetricNew York CityUnited StatesBestChicagoUnited States
Overall score93/10084/100
Avg high temp70°F66°F
How it feelsComfortableVery dry
Rain days1113
Sunshine10.0h10.7h

Annual Comparison

  • New York City
  • Chicago

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70°66°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70°66°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.54.3

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.010.7

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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