🇺🇸 Renton vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Renton

broken clouds

57°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 56°F

H 61°F / L 54°F

Humidity: 71%

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Chicago

few clouds

50°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 44°F

H 51°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 47%

Climate Overview

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Renton

Renton south of Seattle at the south end of Lake Washington is also a Boeing city where 737s are assembled. The Lake Washington position provides maritime moderation and the Cedar River runs through the city providing a riparian corridor.

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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🇺🇸 Renton🇺🇸 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

Renton vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Renton or Chicago have better weather?

Renton and Chicago have very different climates. Renton south of Seattle at the south end of Lake Washington is also a Boeing city where 737s are ass 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 Renton vs Chicago?

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

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