🇺🇸 Chicago vs St. Petersburg (FL) 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs St. Petersburg (FL), United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. St. Petersburg (FL) is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · St. Petersburg (FL)Drier · Chicago

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 St. Petersburg (FL)
Avg annual high
14°C
27°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
217
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 St. Petersburg (FL)

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or St. Petersburg (FL) warmer?

St. Petersburg (FL) is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or St. Petersburg (FL)?

St. Petersburg (FL) is rainier — Chicago sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs St. Petersburg (FL)?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; St. Petersburg (FL) is best around January, February, December.

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