What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Chicago in January?

In January, Atlanta averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.

Atlanta vs Chicago in January

Atlanta is the better pick in January — 62 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Atlanta vs Chicago — January climate, side by side

	Atlanta	Chicago
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	9°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	1° / -6°
Rainfall	130 mm	44 mm
Rainy days	8	6
Humidity	71%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	37	43

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Atlanta vs Chicago in January — FAQ

Is January better in Atlanta or Chicago?: Atlanta is the better pick in January — 62 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Chicago in January?: In January, Atlanta averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.