January weather forecast
Elmwood, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elmwood, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

Elmwood's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Elmwood, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elmwood, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.3 days and collects up to 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Elmwood, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Elmwood, January, temperatures average a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Elmwood, records 30.4°F (-0.9°C), while the low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elmwood, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood have in January?

In Elmwood, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 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 Elmwood have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elmwood, IL

Average temperature in January - Elmwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Elmwood, IL

Average pressure in January - Elmwood, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elmwood, IL

Average wind speed in January - Elmwood, 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 (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Elmwood, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Elmwood, IL

Average rainfall in January - Elmwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Elmwood, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Elmwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elmwood, IL

Average snowfall in January - Elmwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elmwood, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Elmwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Elmwood, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • 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
Elmwood, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Elmwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Elmwood, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elmwood, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Elmwood, IL

Average visibility in January - Elmwood, 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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