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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in January

In an average January, Chicago sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high31°F
Typical high range19°F to 40°F
Average low22°F
Typical low range8°F to 33°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 54°F 2000-01-02
Lowest -6°F 1994-01-18

Low

Highest 43°F 2007-01-05
Lowest -19°F 1982-01-10

Feels-like

Highest 36°F 2007-01-05
Lowest -55°F 1982-01-10

Humidity

Highest 8.6 g/m³ 2008-01-07
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 1982-01-10

Wind

Highest 42 mph 1985-01-25
Lowest 3 mph 2020-01-29

Precip

Wettest 3.97 in 2005
Driest 0.28 in 1981

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