January weather forecast
Durham, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Durham, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Durham, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Durham. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Durham, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Durham is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Durham, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Durham?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Durham, Illinois.

How cold is January in Durham?

The high-temperature, in January, in Durham, is 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Durham?

The average relative humidity in January in Durham is 80%.

What is the driest month in Durham?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Durham, Illinois. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Durham?

In Durham, Illinois, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Durham?

The month with the most snowfall in Durham, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Durham in January?

In Durham, in January, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Durham?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Durham, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Durham?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Durham.

How long on average sun shines in January in Durham?

The average sunshine duration in January in Durham is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Durham?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Durham?

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

Average temperature in January - Durham, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Durham, IL

Average pressure in January - Durham, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Durham, IL

Average wind speed in January - Durham, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Durham, IL

Average humidity in January - Durham, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Durham, IL

Average rainfall in January - Durham, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Durham, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Durham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Durham, IL

Average snowfall in January - Durham, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Durham, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Durham, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Durham, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Durham, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Durham, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Durham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Durham, IL

Average UV index in January - Durham, 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
Durham, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Durham, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Durham, IL

Average visibility in January - Durham, 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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