January weather forecast
Carthage, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Carthage, 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

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a minimum average 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

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 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 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h 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 in Carthage. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Carthage, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Carthage, 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?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Carthage, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Carthage have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Carthage, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Carthage, IL

Average temperature in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average pressure in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average wind speed in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average humidity in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average rainfall in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average snowfall in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

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

Average sunshine days in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average UV index in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Carthage, 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
Carthage, IL

Average visibility in January - Carthage, 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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