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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 3°C high / -4°C low with about 49 mm.

Chicago vs Cleveland in January

Chicago and Cleveland are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Cleveland is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Cleveland — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cleveland
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	43/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	3° / -4°
Rainfall	44 mm	49 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	74%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	43	33

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Cleveland in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Cleveland?: Chicago and Cleveland are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Cleveland is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cleveland in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 3°C high / -4°C low with about 49 mm.