What is the weather like in Chicago vs Gateway Arch National Park in January?

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Gateway Arch National Park averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 65 mm.

Chicago vs Gateway Arch National Park in January

Gateway Arch National Park is the better pick in January — 65 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gateway Arch National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Gateway Arch National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Gateway Arch National Park
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-4°C	0°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	5° / -4°
Rainfall	44 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	74%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	43	36

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best September40
Gateway Arch National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best April65

Chicago vs Gateway Arch National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Gateway Arch National Park?: Gateway Arch National Park is the better pick in January — 65 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gateway Arch National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Gateway Arch National Park in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Gateway Arch National Park averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 65 mm.