January weather forecast
Hamel, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hamel, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Hamel witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Hamel, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hamel are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Hamel is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January in Hamel, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Hamel.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hamel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Hamel?

January is the coldest month of the year in Hamel, Illinois, registering average temperatures as high as 36.1°F (2.3°C) and as low as 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is it in Hamel in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Hamel, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Hamel?

In Hamel, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Hamel in January?

In Hamel, Illinois, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hamel in January?

In Hamel, during January, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hamel have in January?

In Hamel, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Hamel?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Hamel?

The months with the least sunshine in Hamel are January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamel have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Hamel, Illinois, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hamel?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Hamel?

In Hamel, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hamel, IL

Average temperature in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Hamel, IL

Average pressure in January - Hamel, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hamel, IL

Average wind speed in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Hamel, IL

Average humidity in January - Hamel, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Hamel, IL

Average rainfall in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Hamel, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hamel, IL

Average snowfall in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

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
Hamel, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Hamel, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hamel, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Hamel, IL

Average UV index in January - Hamel, 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
Hamel, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Hamel, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Hamel, IL

Average visibility in January - Hamel, 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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