Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in January

New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in January — 62 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park — January climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 New River Gorge National Park
Comfort score40/100 (F)62/100 (C)
Feels-like high-4°C1°C
Avg high / low1° / -6°5° / -5°
Rainfall44 mm103 mm
Rainy days614
Humidity74%73%
Air quality (AQI)4330

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

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Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or New River Gorge National Park?
New River Gorge National Park is the better pick in January — 62 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New River Gorge National Park is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs New River Gorge National Park in January?
In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; New River Gorge National Park averages 5°C high / -5°C low with about 103 mm.