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Charlevoix, MI vs West Chicago, IL

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On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in West Chicago. Charlevoix averages 165 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Chicago, Illinois gets 37.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. Charlevoix, Michigan gets 32.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

West Chicago averages 30.5 inches of snow per year. Charlevoix averages 119.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

West Chicago, Illinois
Summer High: the July high is around 85.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13.7
Rain: averages 37.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30.5 inches of snow a year

Charlevoix, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 78.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 32.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 119.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
West Chicago

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for West Chicago is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Illinois.

6.8 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in West Chicago, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Charlevoix

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charlevoix is 6.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Michigan.

6.1 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Charlevoix, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Charlevoix, MI

11 PM PST

Partly Cloudy

53°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPartly Cloudy50° / 69°SE 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightIsolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy54° / 66°E 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy52° / 70°E 5 to 10 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms52° / 65°S 10 to 15 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers47° / 55°SW 15 mph
Saturday NightChance Rain Showers41° / 52°W 10 to 15 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy40° / 57°N 5 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - West Chicago, IL

11 PM PST

Scattered Rain Showers

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightScattered Rain Showers61° / 77°ESE 5 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy60° / 81°E 5 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy63° / 90°ESE 5 to 10 mph
Thursday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 83°SW 10 to 15 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms57° / 75°WSW 15 to 20 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy51° / 73°NW 5 to 15 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers48° / 73°NE 5 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCharlevoix, MIWest Chicago, IL
January29° / 16°31° / 14°
February31° / 14°36° / 17°
March40° / 20°48° / 26°
April53° / 32°61° / 36°
May64° / 43°71° / 46°
June74° / 53°82° / 57°
July79° / 59°85° / 61°
August77° / 57°83° / 60°
September71° / 50°76° / 51°
October57° / 40°63° / 39°
November45° / 31°49° / 29°
December33° / 23°35° / 18°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Charlevoix / West Chicago
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 2918 / 1016 / 7
February0 / 027 / 2613 / 811 / 5
March0 / 027 / 2311 / 106 / 3
April0 / 014 / 1011 / 122 / 1
May0 / 13 / 211 / 120 / 0
June1 / 40 / 011 / 110 / 0
July1 / 60 / 09 / 90 / 0
August1 / 40 / 011 / 100 / 0
September0 / 10 / 013 / 80 / 0
October0 / 05 / 715 / 100 / 0
November0 / 017 / 1915 / 105 / 1
December0 / 027 / 2818 / 1114 / 6
July is the hottest month for Charlevoix with an average high temperature of 78.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Michigan. In Charlevoix, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charlevoix are August, July and June.

July is the hottest month for West Chicago with an average high temperature of 85.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Illinois. In West Chicago, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Chicago are September, June and August.
February has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charlevoix with an average of 13.9°. This is colder than most places in Michigan.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for West Chicago with an average of 13.7°. This is colder than most places in Illinois.

In Charlevoix, there are 3.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Michigan.

In West Chicago, there are 16.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Illinois.

In Charlevoix, there are 150.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Michigan.

In West Chicago, there are 143.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Illinois.

In Charlevoix, there are 8.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.

In West Chicago, there are 8.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Illinois.

October is the wettest month in Charlevoix with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.4 inches in Charlevoix means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.


August is the wettest month in West Chicago with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.8 inches in West Chicago means that it is drier than most places in Illinois.

December is the rainiest month in Charlevoix with 18.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 9.4 rainy days. There are 156.4 rainy days annually in Charlevoix, which is one of the rainiest places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in West Chicago with 12.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 119.0 rainy days annually in West Chicago, which is rainier than most places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 119.3 inches in Charlevoix means that it is one of the snowiest places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 30.5 inches in West Chicago means that it is snowier than most places in Illinois.
December is the snowiest month in Charlevoix with 37.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in West Chicago with 10.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Charlevoix    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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