January weather forecast
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Buffalo Prairie, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Buffalo Prairie, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Buffalo Prairie, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Buffalo Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Buffalo Prairie's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Buffalo Prairie experiences an average high-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Buffalo Prairie, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Buffalo Prairie, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Buffalo Prairie?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average temperature in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

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

Average wind speed in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo Prairie, 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average humidity in January - Buffalo Prairie, 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo Prairie, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average UV index in January - Buffalo Prairie, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo Prairie, 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL

Average visibility in January - Buffalo Prairie, 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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