January weather forecast
Canton, IL

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

Canton'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).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January in Canton, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Canton's January weather reaches an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Canton, the average high-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Canton, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Canton, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Canton, during January, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 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 Canton, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Canton, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°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 (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Canton, IL

Average pressure in January - Canton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Canton, IL

Average wind speed in January - Canton, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Canton, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Canton, IL

Average rainfall in January - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Canton, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canton, IL

Average snowfall in January - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canton, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Canton, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canton, 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: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canton, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Canton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Canton, IL

Average UV index in January - Canton, 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
Canton, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Canton, 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 September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Canton, IL

Average visibility in January - Canton, 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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