Chicago in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chicago in january 2025
The weather in Chicago in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 249.3cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Cloudy
27% of time
23%
22%
22%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Cloudy
27% of time
27%
23%
18%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
28% of time
25%
23%
18%
Weather at 3am
25°F
34%
21%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chicago in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chicago in january.
The climate of Chicago in january is very bad
The weather in january in Chicago is wet (with 3.5in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.6in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city january. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 31°F. The seasonal minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Chicago is 27°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Chicago in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -18°F in 2019. You can expect to have about 25 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 81% of the month.
In january in Chicago, the days on average last 09:29. Sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset is at 16:45.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Chicago:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Chicago.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chicago in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -18°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.3in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 249.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.79km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:45 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in january 2024:
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
22°F to 34°F
2°F to 9°F
-7°F to 4°F
-7°F to 4°F
5°F to 16°F
13°F to 20°F
13°F to 16°F
7°F to 16°F
4°F to 20°F
23°F to 31°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Chicago:
| Illinois in january | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in january | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in january | very bad weather |
| Detroit in january | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in january | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in january | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in january | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in january | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in january | very bad weather |
| Missouri in january | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in january | very bad weather |
| Nashville in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Chicago in january:
Weather data for Chicago for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chicago. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chicago can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chicago.