January weather forecast
Carterville, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Carterville, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Carterville, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Carterville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a minimum average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is January cold?

In Carterville, 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Carterville, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Carterville, during January, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Carterville, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Carterville, IL

Average pressure in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Carterville, IL

Average wind speed in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Carterville, IL

Average humidity in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Carterville, IL

Average rainfall in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Carterville, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Carterville, IL

Average snowfall in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Carterville, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Carterville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Carterville, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Carterville, IL

Average UV index in January - Carterville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Carterville, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Carterville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Carterville, IL

Average visibility in January - Carterville, 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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