🇺🇸 Nashua vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Nashua

mist

42°F

Mist

Feels like 39°F

H 44°F / L 41°F

Humidity: 93%

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Chicago

broken clouds

43°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 38°F

H 45°F / L 41°F

Humidity: 60%

Climate Overview

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Nashua

Nashua at the Massachusetts border is New Hampshire's second-largest city on the Merrimack and Nashua Rivers confluence. Its southern position makes it the warmest major city in New Hampshire with somewhat less extreme winters than cities farther north. The Nashua River corridor provides cooling.

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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.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Nashua🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

17–32°F

December–February

Nashua vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nashua or Chicago have better weather?

Nashua and Chicago have very different climates. Nashua at the Massachusetts border is New Hampshire's second-largest city on the Merrimack and Nashu Chicago: Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Nashua vs Chicago?

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

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