January weather forecast
Chicago Heights, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Chicago Heights, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Chicago Heights is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Chicago Heights is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Chicago Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Chicago Heights, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Chicago Heights is January, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Chicago Heights have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average temperature in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average pressure in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average wind speed in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average humidity in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average rainfall in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average snowfall in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chicago Heights, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average UV index in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Chicago Heights, IL

Average visibility in January - Chicago Heights, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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