January weather forecast
Farmington, IL

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Farmington, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Farmington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.3 days and collects up to 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Farmington, Illinois. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, in Farmington, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Farmington are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Farmington?

Farmington's January weather, with an average high temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January in Farmington?

The high-temperature, in January, in Farmington, 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 in Farmington?

In Farmington, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January in Farmington?

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

What is the snowiest month in Farmington?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Farmington?

In Farmington, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Farmington have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Farmington?

On the first day of January in Farmington, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 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 in Farmington?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Farmington, Illinois.

How many hours of sunshine does Farmington have in January?

In Farmington, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Farmington?

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 Farmington?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Farmington, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Farmington, IL

Average temperature in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average pressure in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average wind speed in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average humidity in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average rainfall in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average snowfall in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
Farmington, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average UV index in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average visibility in January - Farmington, 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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