January weather forecast
Freeport, IL

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Weather in January

January marks the beginning of the year with a characteristically snowy ambiance in Freeport, Illinois. It is distinguished by being one of the coldest months with a chilly scenario of 2.99" (76mm) of snowfall occurring over 11.3 days. Residents typically experience a frosty winter atmosphere, urging them to bundle up with heavy garments. Outdoor activities mostly include snow-related enumeration - skiing, sledding or ice fishing. With limited hours of daylight coupled with cloudy skies, the wintry mood is further accentuated.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Freeport's January weather reaches an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Freeport, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Freeport, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Freeport, in January, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Freeport, in January, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Freeport have in January?

In Freeport, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Freeport, Illinois, is 3.6h.

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Freeport, IL

Average temperature in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Freeport, IL

Average pressure in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Freeport, IL

Average wind speed in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Freeport, IL

Average humidity in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Freeport, IL

Average rainfall in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Freeport, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Freeport, IL

Average snowfall in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Freeport, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Freeport, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Freeport, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Freeport, IL

Average UV index in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Freeport, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Freeport, IL

Average visibility in January - Freeport, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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