January weather forecast
Forrest, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Forrest, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Forrest, Illinois, is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) 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 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Forrest, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and the low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Forrest?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Forrest. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Forrest, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Forrest. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Forrest?

In Forrest, 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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Forrest, IL

Average temperature in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Forrest, IL

Average pressure in January - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average wind speed in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Forrest, IL

Average humidity in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Forrest, IL

Average rainfall in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Forrest, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forrest, IL

Average snowfall in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forrest, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Forrest, 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
Forrest, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forrest, 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: 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
Forrest, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Forrest, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Forrest, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Forrest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

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

Average visibility in January
Forrest, IL

Average visibility in January - Forrest, 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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