🇺🇸 Chicago vs Flagstaff 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Flagstaff, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Flagstaff is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Flagstaff is drier, with roughly 113 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Flagstaff
Avg annual high
14°C
17°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 28°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
81
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇺🇸 Flagstaff

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-4°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Flagstaff warmer?

Flagstaff is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Flagstaff?

Chicago is rainier — Flagstaff sees about 113 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Flagstaff?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Flagstaff is best around May, September, October.

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