Climate Comparison

Chicago vs New York City in January

How the climate for Chicago and New York City typically compares in January.

Chicago versus New York City weather metrics for January
Climate MetricChicagoUnited StatesNew York CityUnited States
Overall score51/10051/100
Avg high temp31°F38°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days910
Sunshine5.6h6.6h

Annual Comparison

  • Chicago
  • New York City

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31°39°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31°39°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.71.1

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec5.66.6

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%

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