What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in January?

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 32 mm.

Chicago vs Kansas City in January

Kansas City is the better pick in January — 51 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Kansas City — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Kansas City
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-4°C	0°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	4° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	32 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	74%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	43	39

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

Chicago vs Kansas City in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Kansas City?: Kansas City is the better pick in January — 51 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 32 mm.