January weather forecast
Dakota, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dakota, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Dakota's January weather reaches an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in Dakota in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Dakota, records 25.2°F (-3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Dakota?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dakota have in January?

In Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 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?

In Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Dakota, IL

Average temperature in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Dakota, IL

Average pressure in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dakota, IL

Average wind speed in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Dakota, IL

Average humidity in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Dakota, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dakota, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dakota, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Dakota, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Dakota, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Dakota, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Dakota, IL

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

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

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