2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Chicago, IL vs Roswell, NM

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- Roswell has 62.0% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Roswell has 47.6% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roswell scores 12.9% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILRoswell, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock55106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35762443
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 Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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