🇺🇸 Chicago vs 🇺🇸 Green Bay

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Chicago

few clouds

53°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 50°F

H 54°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 42%

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Green Bay

scattered clouds

49°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 44°F

H 50°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 44%

Climate Overview

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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

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Green Bay

Green Bay at the southern tip of the Green Bay arm of Lake Michigan is Packers country. Lambeau Field's famous frozen tundra is meteorologically real — the stadium is in one of the windiest and coldest spots in the NFL. Lake Michigan moderates somewhat but the northern position means harsh winters.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Green Bay
Spring

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

17–32°F

December–February

Chicago vs Green Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chicago or Green Bay have better weather?

Chicago and Green Bay have very different climates. Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms Green Bay: Green Bay at the southern tip of the Green Bay arm of Lake Michigan is Packers country. Lambeau Fiel. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Green Bay?

Best time for Chicago: May, June, September. Best time for Green Bay: spring and fall.

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