January weather forecast
Frankfort, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Frankfort, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Frankfort's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Frankfort is January, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Frankfort, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January?

In Frankfort, 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Frankfort, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Frankfort, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Frankfort, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in January in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Frankfort, IL

Average temperature in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Frankfort, IL

Average pressure in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Frankfort, IL

Average wind speed in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Frankfort, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Frankfort, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Frankfort, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Frankfort, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Frankfort, IL

Average UV index in January - Frankfort, 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
Frankfort, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Frankfort, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Frankfort, IL

Average visibility in January - Frankfort, 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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