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DeKalb, IL vs Chatham, IL

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Highlights
- Chatham has 2.4% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Chatham has 3.1% more Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chatham scores 5.9% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILChatham, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock101106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6042443
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Chatham    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Over all very good. Usually just a few severe storms and two or three heavy snow falls (8in). Seldomly snows be for Christmas. Most of the severe weather happens just  More

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