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

In January, Boston averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.

Boston vs Chicago in January

Boston and Chicago are nearly tied in January — 41 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is freezing, rainy, clean air; Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Boston vs Chicago — January climate, side by side

	Boston	Chicago
Comfort score	41/100 (F)	40/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-1°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	3° / -5°	1° / -6°
Rainfall	95 mm	44 mm
Rainy days	9	6
Humidity	68%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	41	43

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

Boston vs Chicago in January — FAQ

Is January better in Boston or Chicago?: Boston and Chicago are nearly tied in January — 41 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is freezing, rainy, clean air; Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Chicago in January?: In January, Boston averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm.