January weather forecast
Anchor, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Anchor, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

In Anchor, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and reaching a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Anchor, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Anchor, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Anchor is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Anchor records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Anchor, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Anchor, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Anchor in January?

In Anchor, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Anchor have in January?

In Anchor, the average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Anchor have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Anchor, IL

Average temperature in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Anchor, IL

Average pressure in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Anchor, IL

Average wind speed in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Anchor, IL

Average humidity in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Anchor, IL

Average rainfall in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Anchor, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Anchor, IL

Average snowfall in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Anchor, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Anchor, 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
Anchor, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Anchor, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Anchor, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Anchor, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Anchor, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Anchor, IL

Average visibility in January - Anchor, 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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