January weather forecast
Colchester, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Colchester, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colchester, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.4 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Colchester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, in Colchester, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Colchester experiences an average high-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Colchester, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Colchester, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Colchester, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Colchester have in January?

In Colchester, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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
Colchester, IL

Average temperature in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19°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°F).

Average pressure in January
Colchester, IL

Average pressure in January - Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL

Average wind speed in January - Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL

Average humidity in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Colchester, IL

Average rainfall in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Colchester, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colchester, IL

Average snowfall in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colchester, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Colchester, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colchester, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colchester, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Colchester, IL

Average UV index in January - Colchester, 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
Colchester, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Colchester, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Colchester, IL

Average visibility in January - Colchester, 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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