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Redmond, WA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights

On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Chicago. Redmond averages 155 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Chicago, Illinois gets 38.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. Redmond, Washington gets 40.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Chicago averages 35.1 inches of snow per year. Redmond averages 3.7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Chicago, Illinois
Summer High: the July high is around 83.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.2
Rain: averages 38.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35.1 inches of snow a year

Redmond, Washington
Summer High: the July high is around 75.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36.2
Rain: averages 40.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.7 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Chicago

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Chicago is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

7 / 10

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

Redmond

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Redmond is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Washington.

7.4 / 10

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Redmond, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Redmond, WA	Chicago, IL
January	48° / 36°	32° / 19°
February	51° / 36°	37° / 23°
March	55° / 39°	47° / 31°
April	59° / 42°	58° / 41°
May	65° / 48°	69° / 51°
June	70° / 52°	79° / 61°
July	76° / 55°	84° / 68°
August	77° / 56°	82° / 67°
September	71° / 52°	75° / 59°
October	60° / 46°	63° / 47°
November	51° / 40°	49° / 36°
December	46° / 35°	36° / 24°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Redmond / Chicago

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	8 / 27	19 / 10	1 / 7
February	0 / 0	7 / 23	15 / 8	1 / 5
March	0 / 0	3 / 17	18 / 11	0 / 4
April	0 / 0	1 / 3	15 / 11	0 / 1
May	0 / 1	0 / 0	13 / 12	0 / 0
June	0 / 3	0 / 0	10 / 10	0 / 0
July	1 / 6	0 / 0	6 / 10	0 / 0
August	1 / 4	0 / 0	6 / 10	0 / 0
September	0 / 1	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	1 / 1	14 / 10	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	4 / 10	19 / 11	0 / 2
December	0 / 0	9 / 24	19 / 11	1 / 6

August is the hottest month for Redmond with an average high temperature of 76.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Washington. In Redmond, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Redmond are August, July and September.

July is the hottest month for Chicago with an average high temperature of 83.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Illinois. In Chicago, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chicago are June, September and August.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Redmond with an average of 35.1°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chicago with an average of 19.2°. This is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 1.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 13.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 30.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 103.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 4.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

November is the wettest month in Redmond with 6.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.7 inches in Redmond means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington.

August is the wettest month in Chicago with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.2 inches in Chicago means that it is drier than most places in Illinois.

November is the rainiest month in Redmond with 19.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 162.0 rainy days annually in Redmond, which is about average compared to other places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Chicago with 11.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 124.8 rainy days annually in Chicago, which is one of the rainiest places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Redmond means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington.

An annual snowfall of 35.1 inches in Chicago means that it is one of the snowiest places in Illinois.

December is the snowiest month in Redmond with 1.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Chicago with 11.0 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.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Redmond, WA vs Chicago, IL

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Redmond / Chicago

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Redmond with an average of 35.1°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chicago with an average of 19.2°. This is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 1.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 13.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 30.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 103.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 4.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Redmond means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington.

An annual snowfall of 35.1 inches in Chicago means that it is one of the snowiest places in Illinois.

December is the snowiest month in Redmond with 1.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Chicago with 11.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Redmond / Chicago

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Redmond with an average of 35.1°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chicago with an average of 19.2°. This is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 1.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.In Chicago, there are 13.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 30.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.In Chicago, there are 103.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.In Chicago, there are 4.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Redmond means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington.An annual snowfall of 35.1 inches in Chicago means that it is one of the snowiest places in Illinois.

December is the snowiest month in Redmond with 1.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Chicago with 11.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Redmond with an average of 35.1°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chicago with an average of 19.2°. This is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 1.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 13.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 30.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 103.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

In Redmond, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

In Chicago, there are 4.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Redmond means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington.

An annual snowfall of 35.1 inches in Chicago means that it is one of the snowiest places in Illinois.

December is the snowiest month in Redmond with 1.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Chicago with 11.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.