January weather forecast
Elsah, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elsah, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

In Elsah, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 36.1°F (2.3°C) and reaching a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.8 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), January is the coldest month in Elsah.

How cold is it in January?

In Elsah, in January, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elsah, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elsah, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elsah, in January, during 5.7 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elsah have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Elsah, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Elsah, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Elsah, IL

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

Average wind speed in January
Elsah, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Elsah, IL

Average humidity in January - Elsah, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Elsah, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Elsah, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elsah, IL

Average snowfall in January - Elsah, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elsah, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Elsah, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Elsah, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elsah, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Elsah, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Elsah, IL

Average UV index in January - Elsah, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elsah, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Elsah, IL

Average visibility in January - Elsah, 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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