January weather forecast
Cottonwood, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Cottonwood, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

In Cottonwood, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 39.7°F (4.3°C) at the peak and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Cottonwood, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cottonwood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Cottonwood's January weather reaches an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, in January, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Cottonwood, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Cottonwood, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Cottonwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average temperature in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average pressure in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average wind speed in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average humidity in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average rainfall in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average snowfall in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Cottonwood, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Cottonwood, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Cottonwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Cottonwood, IL

Average visibility in January - Cottonwood, 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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