What is the weather like in Chicago vs Reno in January?

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Reno averages 9°C high / -3°C low with about 58 mm.

Chicago vs Reno in January

Reno is the better pick in January — 62 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reno is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Reno — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Reno
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-4°C	6°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	9° / -3°
Rainfall	44 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	43	36

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

Chicago vs Reno in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Reno?: Reno is the better pick in January — 62 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Reno is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Reno in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Reno averages 9°C high / -3°C low with about 58 mm.