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North Chicago weather in January (Illinois, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in North Chicago this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in North Chicago includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -9°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

North Chicago in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 133 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit North Chicago. July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized North Chicago climate page with graphs.

 

North Chicago, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to North Chicago should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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