Cleveland vs Philadelphia in January

Philadelphia is the better pick in January — 53 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air, while Cleveland is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Cleveland vs PhiladelphiaJanuary climate, side by side

ClevelandPhiladelphia
Comfort score43/100 (F)53/100 (D)
Feels-like high-2°C2°C
Avg high / low3° / -4°6° / -1°
Rainfall49 mm82 mm
Rainy days79
Humidity75%66%
Air quality (AQI)3345

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

Cleveland vs Philadelphia in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cleveland or Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the better pick in January — 53 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is cold, rainy, clean air, while Cleveland is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cleveland vs Philadelphia in January?
In January, Cleveland averages 3°C high / -4°C low with about 49 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 6°C high / -1°C low with about 82 mm.