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January
Weather in Chicago for January 2026
Your guide to Chicago weather in January - trends and predictions
Expect heavy snowfall in Chicago during January, with an average of 17 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Chicago at the beginning of January is 1.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -0.1 °F by the end of January.
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10
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17
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0°/-4°
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22 km/h
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80 %
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Chicago Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  3° | 2 2° | 3  2° | ||||
| 4 2° | 5 1° | 6 -0° | 7 -1° | 8 0° | 9 2° | 10 -0° |
| 11 2° | 12 2° | 13 1° | 14  -2° | 15 -2° | 16  -1° | 17 0° |
| 18 -0° | 19 -2° | 20  -5° | 21  -3° | 22 -1° | 23 -2° | 24 -0° |
| 25 -1° | 26 -2° | 27 1° | 28 -1° | 29 1° | 30 -0° | 31 1° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Chicago
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Overcast | 3° /-1° | 6.8 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Overcast | 2° /-2° | 0.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Light freezing rain | 2° /-3° | 4 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | 1° /-4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Overcast | 0° /-3° | 1.1 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Light freezing rain | -1° /-4° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Overcast | 0° /-4° | 0.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Overcast | 2° /-5° | 4.1 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Overcast | 0° /-4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Overcast | 2° /-5° | 0.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Overcast | 2° /-1° | 5.7 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Overcast | 1° /-5° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Patchy rain possible | -2° /-7° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Overcast | -2° /-8° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-7° | 1.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-5° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 1.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Overcast | -2° /-9° | 2.7 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Partly cloudy | -5° /-11° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Sunny | -3° /-10° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Overcast | -1° /-7° | 1.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Overcast | -2° /-7° | 4.1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-6° | 2.9 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-5° | 4.7 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Partly cloudy | -2° /-6° | 3.8 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Overcast | 1° /-6° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Partly cloudy | -1° /-6° | 2.2 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Overcast | 1° /-6° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 2.7 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Overcast | 1° /-5° | 4.1 mm | 1.3 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Chicago in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Chicago forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Chicago in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Chicago during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Chicago during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Chicago during January, with a total of 72.3 mm spread over approximately 4 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Chicago in January 2026?
Chicago experiences an average snowfall of 21.4475 cm during January, occurring over 17 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Chicago during January?
The average wind speed in Chicago during January is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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