Climate Comparison

New York City vs Chicago in January

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

New York City versus Chicago weather metrics for January
Climate MetricNew York CityUnited StatesChicagoUnited States
Overall score51/10051/100
Avg high temp38°F31°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days109
Sunshine6.6h5.6h

Annual Comparison

  • New York City
  • Chicago

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39°31°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39°31°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.10.7

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.65.6

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

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

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