January weather forecast
Elba, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elba, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Elba is 77%.

Rainfall

In Elba, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elba are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Elba is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Elba, Illinois, is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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 daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Elba?

In Elba, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

How cold is January in Elba?

In Elba, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Elba?

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

How much does it rain in Elba in January?

In Elba, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Elba?

The month with the most snowfall in Elba, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Elba?

In Elba, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Elba, Illinois, is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elba?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elba, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elba?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elba?

The average sunshine duration in January in Elba, Illinois, is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Elba?

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

Average temperature in January - Elba, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Elba, IL

Average pressure in January - Elba, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elba, IL

Average wind speed in January - Elba, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Elba, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Elba, IL

Average rainfall in January - Elba, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Elba, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Elba, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elba, IL

Average snowfall in January - Elba, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elba, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Elba, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Elba, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elba, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Elba, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Elba, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elba, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Elba, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Elba, IL

Average visibility in January - Elba, 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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