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 high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 40°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 8°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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