SeasonMapChicago 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.
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.