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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Dallas averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 66 mm.

Chicago vs Dallas in January

Dallas is the better pick in January — 70 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dallas is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Dallas — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Dallas
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	-4°C	11°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	14° / 3°
Rainfall	44 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	74%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	43	42

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

Chicago vs Dallas in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Dallas?: Dallas is the better pick in January — 70 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dallas is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Dallas in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Dallas averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 66 mm.