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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Columbus averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 73 mm.

Chicago vs Columbus in January

Chicago and Columbus are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Columbus is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Columbus — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	42/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	3° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	73 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	74%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	43	30

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Columbus in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Columbus?: Chicago and Columbus are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Columbus is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Columbus averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 73 mm.