What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in January?

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 29 mm.

Chicago vs Traverse City in January

Chicago is the better pick in January — 40 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Traverse City is freezing, dry, clean air.

Chicago vs Traverse City — January climate, side by side

	Chicago	Traverse City
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	36/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	0° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	43	31

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

Chicago vs Traverse City in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Traverse City?: Chicago is the better pick in January — 40 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Traverse City is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Traverse City in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 29 mm.