January weather forecast
Columbus, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Columbus, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbus, Illinois. The month with the most snowfall in Columbus is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Columbus, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Columbus, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively, January is Columbus's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Columbus?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Columbus, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Columbus, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in January?

In Columbus, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, IL

Average temperature in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbus, IL

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Columbus, IL

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, 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 July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbus, IL

Average humidity in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbus, IL

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbus, IL

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Columbus, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbus, IL

Average UV index in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Columbus, IL

Average visibility in January - Columbus, 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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