2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Chicago, IL vs Rochester, WA

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- Rochester has 32.5% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Rochester has 28.0% less Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rochester scores 2.9% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILRochester, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock160106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1412443
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 Rochester    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I live in a rural community just south of Olympia Washington called Rochester. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and boy what a difference. I love it  More

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