New York vs Pittsburgh in January

New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Pittsburgh is freezing, rainy, clean air.

New York vs PittsburghJanuary climate, side by side

New YorkPittsburgh
Comfort score50/100 (D)43/100 (F)
Feels-like high1°C-1°C
Avg high / low5° / -1°4° / -5°
Rainfall88 mm88 mm
Rainy days912
Humidity68%73%
Air quality (AQI)5233

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

New York vs Pittsburgh in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or Pittsburgh?
New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Pittsburgh is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in New York vs Pittsburgh in January?
In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 88 mm.