January weather forecast
Alden, IL

Share

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Alden, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

In Alden, Illinois, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alden are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Alden, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Alden is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Alden's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) to a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

How cold is January?

Alden in January has an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Alden, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alden have in January?

In January, the average day length in Alden is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alden have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alden?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alden, IL

Average temperature in January - Alden, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Alden, IL

Average pressure in January - Alden, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alden, IL

Average wind speed in January - Alden, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Alden, IL

Average humidity in January - Alden, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Alden, IL

Average rainfall in January - Alden, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Alden, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Alden, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alden, IL

Average snowfall in January - Alden, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alden, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Alden, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alden, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alden, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Alden, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Alden, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Alden, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Alden, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Alden, IL

Average visibility in January - Alden, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

Alden, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location