January weather forecast
Cortland, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cortland, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is Cortland's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Cortland, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Cortland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Cortland sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Cortland, is 27°F (-2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Cortland?

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Cortland, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Cortland, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cortland have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Cortland, Illinois, is 3.6h.

What are the months 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cortland, IL

Average temperature in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°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 (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Cortland, IL

Average pressure in January - Cortland, 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
Cortland, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Cortland, IL

Average humidity in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Cortland, IL

Average rainfall in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Cortland, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cortland, IL

Average snowfall in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cortland, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cortland, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cortland, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cortland, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Cortland, IL

Average UV index in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Cortland, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Cortland, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Cortland, IL

Average visibility in January - Cortland, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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