SeasonMapChicago vs Portland in January
Portland is the better pick in January — 49 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs Portland — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 49/100 (F) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | 6°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 9° / 3° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 160 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 18 |
| Humidity | 74% | 86% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 31 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Portland in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or Portland?
- Portland is the better pick in January — 49 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is cold, soaked, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Portland in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Portland averages 9°C high / 3°C low with about 160 mm.