Pack or skip
Gloves for Chicago in January
Verdict
Pack it
Lows around 17°F — hands go numb fast at this temperature.
Why
Chicago in January averages highs of 32°F, lows of 17°F, 11 rainy days.
That climate means gloves earns its space in the bag. Lows around 17°F — hands go numb fast at this temperature.