January weather forecast
Albany, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Albany, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is the month when Albany sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Albany, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Albany.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Albany is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Albany, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Albany have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Albany, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Albany, Illinois, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Albany have in January?

In Albany, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Albany, IL

Average temperature in January - Albany, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Albany, IL

Average pressure in January - Albany, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Albany, IL

Average wind speed in January - Albany, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Albany, IL

Average humidity in January - Albany, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Albany, IL

Average rainfall in January - Albany, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Albany, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Albany, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Albany, IL

Average snowfall in January - Albany, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Albany, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Albany, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Albany, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Albany, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Albany, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Albany, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Albany, IL

Average UV index in January - Albany, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Albany, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Albany, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Albany, IL

Average visibility in January - Albany, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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