🇺🇸 Chicago vs Utqiagvik 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Utqiagvik, 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. Utqiagvik is drier, with roughly 57 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · ChicagoDrier · Utqiagvik

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Utqiagvik
Avg annual high
14°C
-6°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 9°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-25°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
137
SnowRareRare
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).

🇺🇸 Utqiagvik

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (9°C), coldest lows in February (-25°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Utqiagvik warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Chicago or Utqiagvik?

Chicago is rainier — Utqiagvik sees about 57 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Utqiagvik?

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

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