Climate Comparison

New York City vs Chicago in January

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New York City versus Chicago weather metrics for January
Climate MetricNew York CityUnited StatesChicagoUnited States
VerdictMore trade-offsMore trade-offs
Avg high temp38°F31°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days109
Sunshine6.6h5.6h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND39°31°
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39°31°
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Precipitation (in)

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.10.7
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.65.6
  • New York City
  • Chicago

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%
  • New York City
  • Chicago

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