What is the weather like in Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in January?

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 85 mm.

Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in January

South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in January — 64 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-4°C	1°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	5° / -7°
Rainfall	44 mm	85 mm
Rainy days	6	7
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	43	42

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

Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or South Lake Tahoe?: South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in January — 64 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 85 mm.