What is the weather like in Chicago vs St. Louis in January?

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; St. Louis averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 61 mm.

Chicago vs St. Louis in January

St. Louis is the better pick in January — 50 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. St. Louis is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs St. Louis — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	St. Louis
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-4°C	0°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	5° / -4°
Rainfall	44 mm	61 mm
Rainy days	6	5
Humidity	74%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	43	36

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

Chicago vs St. Louis in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or St. Louis?: St. Louis is the better pick in January — 50 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. St. Louis is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs St. Louis in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; St. Louis averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 61 mm.