January weather forecast
Glenview, IL

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The scenic lake near a famous college and a grade school with an intricate path and road system near Glenview, Illinois
The scenic lake near a famous college and a grade school with an intricate path and road system near Glenview, Illinois

Weather in January

As winter grips firmly in Glenview, Illinois, January comes in cold and frigid. Among the main characteristics of the month are low temperatures — peaking at 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and dropping to 18.9°F (-7.3°C) — and considerable snowfall of up to 4.84" (123mm) on 13.1 days. The weather conditions this month yield frosted landscapes dotted with the occasional winter bloom and bundled-up residents. The first month of the year offers fewer daylight hours which affect visibility but also lead to picturesque white winter nights. Compared to the upcoming month of February, January yields a colder climate, slightly higher snowfall and less sunshine.

Temperature

Glenview's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Glenview, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Glenview is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, known for its average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Glenview?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Glenview?

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

How much does it rain in Glenview in January?

In Glenview, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Glenview in January?

In Glenview, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Glenview, the average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Glenview?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Glenview, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Glenview, IL

Average temperature in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Glenview, IL

Average pressure in January - Glenview, 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
Glenview, IL

Average wind speed in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Glenview, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Glenview, IL

Average rainfall in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Glenview, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Glenview, IL

Average snowfall in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Glenview, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Glenview, IL

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Glenview, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Glenview, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Glenview, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Glenview, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Glenview, IL

Average visibility in January - Glenview, 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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