January weather forecast
Alpha, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Alpha, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alpha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.6 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Alpha. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alpha are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Alpha?

January is Alpha's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 28.4°F (-2°C) and lows of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January in Alpha?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Alpha, is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Alpha?

The months with the highest humidity in Alpha are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Alpha?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in Alpha in January?

In Alpha, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Alpha?

The month with the most snowfall in Alpha is January, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Alpha in January?

In January, in Alpha, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alpha have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alpha?

On the first day of January in Alpha, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alpha?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alpha?

The average sunshine duration in January in Alpha is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alpha?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Alpha, Illinois.

What is the UV index reading in January in Alpha?

In Alpha, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alpha, IL

Average temperature in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Alpha, IL

Average pressure in January - Alpha, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alpha, IL

Average wind speed in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Alpha, IL

Average humidity in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Alpha, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Alpha, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alpha, IL

Average snowfall in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alpha, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alpha, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Alpha, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Alpha, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Alpha, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Alpha, IL

Average visibility in January - Alpha, 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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