SeasonMapChicago vs New York in January
New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs New York — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 50/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | 1°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 5° / -1° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 88 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 9 |
| Humidity | 74% | 68% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 52 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New York in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or New York?
- New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New York in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.