January weather forecast
Grand Chain, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Grand Chain, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Grand Chain, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Grand Chain, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Grand Chain's January weather, with an average high temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Grand Chain, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Grand Chain in January?

In Grand Chain, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Grand Chain, during January, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Chain have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Grand Chain have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month 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 intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average temperature in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average pressure in January - Grand Chain, 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
Grand Chain, IL

Average wind speed in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average humidity in January - Grand Chain, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Grand Chain, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Grand Chain, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average UV index in January - Grand Chain, 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
Grand Chain, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Grand Chain, IL

Average visibility in January - Grand Chain, 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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