United StatesAverage weather for Chicago in January
It's cold in January in Chicago with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -4°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and -4°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Chicago with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -6°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 2°C, with nights around -5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Chicago is around -0°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
In January, there is an average of 35 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 14 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Chicago in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
1°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
5°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
-4°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
35 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
7 days | 12 days | |
 Total snowfall |
14 cm | 16 cm | |
| Snowy days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2017, Chicago reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -23°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -30°C to a highest value of 6°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Chicago
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Chicago, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Weather experiences in January in Chicago
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Daily Precipitation in January in Chicago
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Chicago, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Chicago.
Daily Snowfall in January in Chicago
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Chicago, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Chicago
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Chicago, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Chicago over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Chicago, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Chicago over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Chicago, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Chicago per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Chicago, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Chicago
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Weather experiences in January in Chicago
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I have lived in Chicago, sometimes in January it can be minus 15 c with a felt temperature of minus 25 c because of the wind from lake Michigan..so make sure you have warm clothes with you— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Chicago by month
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