January weather forecast
Elmwood Park, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Elmwood Park sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month in Elmwood Park, Illinois.

Rainfall

In Elmwood Park, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elmwood Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.8 days and collects up to 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elmwood Park. In Elmwood Park, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Elmwood Park, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood Park are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Elmwood Park?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C), is the coldest month in Elmwood Park, Illinois.

How cold is it in Elmwood Park in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Elmwood Park, is 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the most humid month in Elmwood Park?

The most humid month in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Elmwood Park?

In January, in Elmwood Park, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elmwood Park in January?

In Elmwood Park, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Elmwood Park?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elmwood Park?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elmwood Park?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood Park?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Elmwood Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Elmwood Park, IL

Average temperature in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average pressure in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average wind speed in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average humidity in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average rainfall in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average snowfall in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elmwood Park, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average UV index in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Elmwood Park, IL

Average visibility in January - Elmwood Park, 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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