SeasonMapChicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in January
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in January — 63 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 63/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | 3°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 6° / -3° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 180 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 12 |
| Humidity | 74% | 74% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 31 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the better pick in January — 63 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Great Smoky Mountains National Park averages 6°C high / -3°C low with about 180 mm.