🇺🇸 Roswell vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Roswell

broken clouds

66°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 64°F

H 66°F / L 66°F

Humidity: 25%

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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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Roswell

Roswell is famous for the 1947 UFO incident but has a more earthly claim to interesting weather — it sits at the base of the Pecos River valley between the Rockies and the High Plains. The city has a semi-arid high plains climate with significant temperature extremes and occasional severe weather from both mountain and plains patterns.

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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🇺🇸 Roswell🇺🇸 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

Roswell vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Roswell or Chicago have better weather?

Roswell and Chicago have very different climates. Roswell is famous for the 1947 UFO incident but has a more earthly claim to interesting weather — it 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 Roswell vs Chicago?

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

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