🇺🇸 Rutland vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Rutland

light rain

44°F

Light Rain

Feels like 37°F

H 46°F / L 43°F

Humidity: 94%

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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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Rutland

Rutland in the Otter Creek valley of central Vermont is the second-largest city. The Green Mountains to the east intercept Pacific moisture while the Taconic Range to the west provides additional weather barriers. Killington ski resort above is one of the East's largest with average 200+ inches of snow.

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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🇺🇸 Rutland🇺🇸 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

Rutland vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rutland or Chicago have better weather?

Rutland and Chicago have very different climates. Rutland in the Otter Creek valley of central Vermont is the second-largest city. The Green Mountains 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 Rutland vs Chicago?

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

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