Chicago Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Chicago has very cold weather with an average daily temperature of 0.1°C (32.2°F), ranging from a high of 3°C (37.4°F) to a low of -2.2°C (28°F). The city frequently experiences sub-zero temperatures, with wind chills often making it feel even colder.
What is the temperature in Chicago in January?
Average air temperature in Chicago is 0.1°C (32.3°F) in January. The outside temperature in Chicago feels like -3.9°C (25°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 3°C (37.3°F) and feels like 0.3°C (32.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -2.2°C (28°F) which feels like -7.1°C (19.3°F).
How hot is Chicago in January?
The hot temperature in January in Chicago rises to 11.7°C (53.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 77% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 11.7 °C (53.1°F). The average maximum temp in Chicago is 3°C (53.1°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Chicago in January?
The coldest temp in Chicago in January drops to -16.6°C (2.1°F) during the cold nights. With 23.3km/h (14.5mph) winds and 77% humidity it feels like -22.5°C (-8.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -2.2°C (28°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Chicago in January?
Yes, it rains for 17 days in Chicago, United States in January averaging 1.66 mm of precipitation. Chicago has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Chicago throughout January?
Chicago has 1.66 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 17 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Chicago in January?
Yes, it snows in Chicago during January. The average snowfall is 1.06 cm (0.42 inch) per day. And there is 0.22 cm (0.09 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Chicago windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Chicago, United States during January is 23.3km/h (14.5mph) and average windgust is 37.9km/h (23.6mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 37km/h (23mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Chicago in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Chicago.
What are the humidity levels in Chicago in January?
The average humidity levels in Chicago in January are 77%. Daily humidity levels in Chicago range from 53.3% to 95.4% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Chicago in January?
Chicago has 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chicago in January is at 7:13:57 and the sunset is at 16:46:05.
What is the cloud coverage in Chicago in January?
Clouds cover 89.4% of the sky on average throughout January in Chicago. The cloud coverage ranges from 24.5% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Chicago?
The average UV index in Chicago is 1.4 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 4.
What is the solar radiation in Chicago in January?
The average solar radiation is 27 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chicago during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 8.5 W/m2 to 89 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Chicago?
The average solar energy during January in Chicago is 2.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.6 MJ/m2, to 7.7 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Chicago in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Chicago, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Chicago in January?
On average the air pressure in Chicago in January is 1016.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.2 mb to 1031.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Chicago in January?
The average daylight visibility in Chicago in January is 12.7 km (7.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 3.1 km (1.9 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Chicago in January?
The average dew point in Chicago during January is -3.5°C (25.7°F).
Where is the data for Chicago climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Chicago, Illinois, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- CHICAGO OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IL US
- CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT, IL US
- CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AIRPORT, IL US
- EW0491 North Aurora IL US
- EW5858 Chicago IL US
- FW1983 Skokie IL US
- FW4175 Gurnee IL US
- FW7086 Franklin Park IL US
- KMDW
- KORD
- KPWK
- BAILLY IN US