🇺🇸 Chicago vs Ketchikan 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Ketchikan, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 67 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Ketchikan
Avg annual high14°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (19°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-1°C low)
Rainy days / year194261
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Ketchikan

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in February (-1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Ketchikan warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is rainier — Chicago sees about 67 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Ketchikan?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Ketchikan is best around June, July, August.

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