January weather forecast
Elkhart, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elkhart, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, in Elkhart, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elkhart, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elkhart, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Elkhart, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high temperatures of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and lows of 20.5°F (-6.4°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Elkhart?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Elkhart, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elkhart, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Elkhart. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Elkhart in January?

In Elkhart, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elkhart have in January?

In Elkhart, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkhart have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Elkhart is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elkhart, IL

Average temperature in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°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 (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkhart, IL

Average pressure in January - Elkhart, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elkhart, IL

Average wind speed in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkhart, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkhart, IL

Average rainfall in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkhart, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkhart, IL

Average snowfall in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkhart, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elkhart, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkhart, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkhart, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elkhart, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Elkhart, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Elkhart, IL

Average visibility in January - Elkhart, 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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