January weather forecast
Brighton, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Brighton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Brighton's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and lows of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, in Brighton, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Brighton, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month in Brighton?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Brighton in January?

In Brighton, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Brighton, in January, during 6.2 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Brighton, IL

Average temperature in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Brighton, IL

Average pressure in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, IL

Average wind speed in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Brighton, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Brighton, IL

Average rainfall in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Brighton, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Brighton, IL

Average snowfall in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Brighton, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Brighton, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Brighton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Brighton, IL

Average UV index in January - Brighton, 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
Brighton, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Brighton, IL

Average visibility in January - Brighton, 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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