January weather forecast
Downs, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Downs, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In Downs, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Downs, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Downs, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Downs, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Downs, is 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Downs, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Downs have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Downs, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Downs have in January?

In Downs, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Downs, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Downs, IL

Average pressure in January - Downs, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Downs, IL

Average wind speed in January - Downs, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Downs, IL

Average humidity in January - Downs, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Downs, IL

Average rainfall in January - Downs, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Downs, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Downs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Downs, IL

Average snowfall in January - Downs, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Downs, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Downs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Downs, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Downs, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Downs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Downs, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Downs, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Downs, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Downs, IL

Average visibility in January - Downs, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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