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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm.

Chicago vs Detroit in January

Chicago and Detroit are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Detroit — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Detroit
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	1° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	71 mm
Rainy days	6	11
Humidity	74%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	43	39

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Detroit in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Detroit?: Chicago and Detroit are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Detroit in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm.