Climate Comparison

Chicago vs New York City in January

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Chicago versus New York City weather metrics for January
Climate MetricChicagoUnited StatesNew York CityUnited States
VerdictMore trade-offsMore trade-offs
Avg high temp31°F38°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days910
Sunshine5.6h6.6h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND31°38°
  • Chicago
  • New York City

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31°38°
  • Chicago
  • New York City

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2.33.3
  • Chicago
  • New York City

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec5.66.6
  • Chicago
  • New York City

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Chicago
  • New York City

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