January weather forecast
Golconda, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Golconda, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Golconda's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and lows of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In Golconda, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Golconda, Illinois, are January through April, November and December. In Golconda, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Golconda, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

Golconda in January has an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Golconda in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Golconda, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Golconda is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Golconda have in January?

In Golconda, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in January
Golconda, IL

Average pressure in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Golconda, IL

Average wind speed in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Golconda, IL

Average humidity in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Golconda, IL

Average rainfall in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Golconda, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Golconda, IL

Average snowfall in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Golconda, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Golconda, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Golconda, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Golconda, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Golconda, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Golconda, IL

Average visibility in January - Golconda, 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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