January weather forecast
Golden Gate, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Golden Gate, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January is Golden Gate's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and lows of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Golden Gate, in January, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Golden Gate, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Golden Gate, Illinois, is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Golden Gate, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Golden Gate, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Golden Gate in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Golden Gate, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Golden Gate have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Golden Gate have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Golden Gate is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average temperature in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average pressure in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Golden Gate, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average humidity in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average rainfall in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average snowfall in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Golden Gate, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average UV index in January - Golden Gate, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Golden Gate, IL

Average visibility in January - Golden Gate, 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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