SeasonMapChicago vs Seattle in January
Seattle is the better pick in January — 52 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
Chicago vs Seattle — January climate, side by side
| Chicago | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 52/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | -4°C | 6°C |
| Avg high / low | 1° / -6° | 9° / 2° |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 101 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 13 |
| Humidity | 74% | 85% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 34 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs Seattle in January — FAQ
- Is January better in Chicago or Seattle?
- Seattle is the better pick in January — 52 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seattle is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs Seattle in January?
- In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Seattle averages 9°C high / 2°C low with about 101 mm.