January weather forecast
Coal City, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Coal City, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Coal City's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Coal City, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Coal City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Coal City, in January, during 10.6 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Coal City, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Coal City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Coal City, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

How cold is January?

In Coal City, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Coal City, during January, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Coal City, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Coal City?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Coal City, IL

Average temperature in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Coal City, IL

Average pressure in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Coal City, IL

Average wind speed in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Coal City, IL

Average humidity in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Coal City, IL

Average rainfall in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Coal City, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Coal City, IL

Average snowfall in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Coal City, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Coal City, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Coal City, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Coal City, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Coal City, IL

Average UV index in January - Coal City, 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
Coal City, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Coal City, IL

Average visibility in January - Coal City, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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