SeasonMapChicago vs Houston in January
Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs Houston — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 70/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | 16°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 18° / 8° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 145 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 9 |
| Humidity | 74% | 73% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 42 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Houston in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or Houston?
- Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Houston in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm.