2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Chicago, IL vs New Bedford, MA

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Highlights
- New Bedford has 32.5% more rainy days than Chicago.
- New Bedford has 8.5% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New Bedford scores 0.0% worse than Chicago
 Chicago, ILNew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock127106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock982443
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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