Weather in Chicago in January
In an average January, Chicago sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 2°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-9°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
52°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-23°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-51°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
10.7 g/m³
2008-01-07
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2017-01-10
Lowest
4 mph
2020-01-29
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2017-01-10
Lowest
8 mph
1999-01-20
Precip
Wettest
4.89 in
2024
Driest
0.34 in
1981
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