January weather forecast
Alma, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Alma, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Alma records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In Alma, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Alma, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alma are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Alma is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Alma, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Alma?

In Alma, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Alma?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Alma, in January, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alma have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Alma, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Alma, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alma, IL

Average temperature in January - Alma, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Alma, IL

Average pressure in January - Alma, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alma, IL

Average wind speed in January - Alma, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Alma, IL

Average humidity in January - Alma, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Alma, IL

Average rainfall in January - Alma, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Alma, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Alma, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alma, IL

Average snowfall in January - Alma, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alma, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Alma, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Alma, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alma, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alma, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Alma, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Alma, IL

Average UV index in January - Alma, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Alma, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Alma, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Alma, IL

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

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

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