January weather forecast
Crete, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Crete, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Crete is 82%.

Rainfall

In Crete, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.4 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Crete, in January, during 13.2 snowfall days, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.8 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Crete, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Crete, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January in Crete?

In January, in Crete, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Crete, in January, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Crete, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Crete?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Crete?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Crete, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Crete, IL

Average temperature in January - Crete, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Crete, IL

Average pressure in January - Crete, 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
Crete, IL

Average wind speed in January - Crete, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

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

Average humidity in January
Crete, IL

Average humidity in January - Crete, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Crete, IL

Average rainfall in January - Crete, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Crete, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Crete, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Crete, IL

Average snowfall in January - Crete, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Crete, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Crete, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Crete, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Crete, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Crete, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Crete, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Crete, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Crete, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Crete, IL

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

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

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