January weather forecast
Farm Ridge, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Farm Ridge, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and max 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Farm Ridge, in January, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Farm Ridge, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 29.5°F (-1.4°C) at the peak and 17.8°F (-7.9°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Farm Ridge?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Farm Ridge, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Farm Ridge, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Farm Ridge, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Farm Ridge.

How many hours of sunshine does Farm Ridge have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is 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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Farm Ridge, IL

Average temperature in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average pressure in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average humidity in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Farm Ridge, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Farm Ridge, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average UV index in January - Farm Ridge, 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
Farm Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Farm Ridge, IL

Average visibility in January - Farm Ridge, 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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