Chicago vs Olympic National Park in January

Chicago and Olympic National Park are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Olympic National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Chicago vs Olympic National ParkJanuary climate, side by side

ChicagoOlympic National Park
Comfort score40/100 (F)39/100 (F)
Feels-like high-4°C-1°C
Avg high / low1° / -6°3° / -3°
Rainfall44 mm527 mm
Rainy days620
Humidity74%89%
Air quality (AQI)4331

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

Chicago vs Olympic National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Olympic National Park?
Chicago and Olympic National Park are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Olympic National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Olympic National Park in January?
In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Olympic National Park averages 3°C high / -3°C low with about 527 mm.