OVERALL LIVING SCOREB-
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Chicago, IL
Thinking of moving to Chicago? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Chicago.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade C
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F4 (1%)
Avg Days Under 32°F104 (28%)
Wet/Rainy Days87 (24%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days243 (67%)
Gloomy Overcast Days51 (14%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.15 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6176 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)919 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts17 (5%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days220 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 6
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 13
Yearly Water Demand37"
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