January weather forecast
Cowden, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Cowden, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 36°F (2.2°C) and lows at 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, in Cowden, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cowden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Cowden, during January, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Cowden, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Cowden is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Cowden, 36°F (2.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Cowden, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Cowden, during January, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cowden have in January?

In Cowden, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 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 4.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cowden?

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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Cowden, IL

Average temperature in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Cowden, IL

Average pressure in January - Cowden, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cowden, IL

Average wind speed in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Cowden, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Cowden, IL

Average rainfall in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Cowden, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cowden, IL

Average snowfall in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cowden, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Cowden, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cowden, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Cowden, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Cowden, IL

Average UV index in January - Cowden, 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
Cowden, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Cowden, IL

Average visibility in January - Cowden, 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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