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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm.

Chicago vs Indianapolis in January

Chicago and Indianapolis are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Indianapolis — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Indianapolis
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	41/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	2° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	77 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	74%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	43	31

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

Chicago vs Indianapolis in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Indianapolis?: Chicago and Indianapolis are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indianapolis in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm.