January weather forecast
Basco, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Basco, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Basco's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and lows of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

Basco in January has an average high-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Basco, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Basco, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Basco have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Basco, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Basco, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Basco, IL

Average temperature in January - Basco, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Basco, IL

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

Average wind speed in January
Basco, IL

Average wind speed in January - Basco, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Basco, IL

Average humidity in January - Basco, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Basco, IL

Average rainfall in January - Basco, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Basco, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Basco, IL

Average snowfall in January - Basco, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Basco, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Basco, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Basco, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Basco, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Basco, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Basco, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Basco, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Basco, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Basco, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Basco, IL

Average visibility in January - Basco, 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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