January weather forecast
Elwin, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Elwin, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.2°F (-6°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 32.9°F (0.5°C) and lows at 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In Elwin, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Elwin, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.2 rainfall days, and 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the month when Elwin sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Elwin, is 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elwin, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Elwin. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elwin, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elwin have in January?

In Elwin, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elwin, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Elwin, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elwin have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elwin, IL

Average temperature in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°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 (21.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Elwin, IL

Average pressure in January - Elwin, 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
Elwin, IL

Average wind speed in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Elwin, IL

Average humidity in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

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

Average rainfall in January
Elwin, IL

Average rainfall in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Elwin, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elwin, IL

Average snowfall in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elwin, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elwin, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Elwin, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Elwin, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Elwin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Elwin, IL

Average visibility in January - Elwin, 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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