SeasonMapChicago vs Pittsburgh in January
Chicago and Pittsburgh are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Pittsburgh is freezing, rainy, clean air.
Chicago vs Pittsburgh — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 43/100 (F) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | -1°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 4° / -5° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 88 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 12 |
| Humidity | 74% | 73% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 33 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Pittsburgh in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or Pittsburgh?
- Chicago and Pittsburgh are nearly tied in January — 40 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Pittsburgh is freezing, rainy, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Pittsburgh in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 88 mm.