January weather forecast
Atwater, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Atwater, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

January is Atwater's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and lows of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In Atwater, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Atwater, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Atwater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Atwater, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:17 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

During the coldest month in Atwater, January, temperatures average a high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How cold is January in Atwater?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Atwater, is 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Atwater, in January, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Atwater in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Atwater?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Atwater, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Atwater, IL

Average temperature in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Atwater, IL

Average pressure in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Atwater, IL

Average wind speed in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Atwater, IL

Average humidity in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Atwater, IL

Average rainfall in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Atwater, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Atwater, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Atwater, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Atwater, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Atwater, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Atwater, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Atwater, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Atwater, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Atwater, IL

Average visibility in January - Atwater, 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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