2024 Compare Cities Climate:
Chicago, IL vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 52.4% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Rapid City has 19.6% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 0.0% worse than Chicago
 Chicago, ILRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall381838
 Snowfall353828
 Precipitation12585106
 Sunny189226205
 Avg. July High848586
 Avg. Jan. Low191422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)777
 UV Index3.64.64.3
 Elevation58732412443
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 Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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