Climate Comparison

Minneapolis vs Chicago in January

How the climate for Minneapolis and Chicago typically compares in January.

Minneapolis versus Chicago weather metrics for January
Climate MetricMinneapolisUnited StatesChicagoUnited States
Overall score51/10051/100
Avg high temp24°F31°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days69
Sunshine6.0h5.6h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec24°31°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec24°31°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.02.3

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.05.6

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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