🇺🇸 Chicago vs Salt Lake City 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Salt Lake City, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Salt Lake City is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Salt Lake City is drier, with roughly 59 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Salt Lake City
Avg annual high14°C17°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (34°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)December (-5°C low)
Rainy days / year194135
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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).

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (34°C), coldest lows in December (-5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Salt Lake City warmer?

Salt Lake City is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Salt Lake City?

Chicago is rainier — Salt Lake City sees about 59 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Salt Lake City?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Salt Lake City is best around May, September, October.

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