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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 69 mm.

Chicago vs Cincinnati in January

Cincinnati is the better pick in January — 46 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Cincinnati — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cincinnati
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	0°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	4° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	69 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	74%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	43	34

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Cincinnati in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Cincinnati?: Cincinnati is the better pick in January — 46 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cincinnati in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 69 mm.