January weather forecast
Channel Lake, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Channel Lake, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In January, in Channel Lake, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

During January, Channel Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Channel Lake, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Channel Lake have in January?

In Channel Lake, the average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Channel Lake have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Channel Lake, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average temperature in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average pressure in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average wind speed in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average humidity in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average rainfall in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average snowfall in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average UV index in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Channel Lake, IL

Average visibility in January - Channel Lake, 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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