🇺🇸 Chicago vs Prudhoe Bay 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Prudhoe Bay, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 20 degrees warmer on average across the year. Prudhoe Bay is drier, with roughly 60 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Prudhoe Bay
Avg annual high14°C-6°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (11°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-28°C low)
Rainy days / year194134
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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).

🇺🇸 Prudhoe Bay

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (11°C), coldest lows in February (-28°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Prudhoe Bay warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 20 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Prudhoe Bay?

Chicago is rainier — Prudhoe Bay sees about 60 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Prudhoe Bay?

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

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