January weather forecast
Hammond, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hammond, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Hammond's January weather reaches an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hammond, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Hammond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.6 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is Hammond's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and lows of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hammond, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months 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 intensity in January?

In Hammond, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hammond, IL

Average temperature in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Hammond, IL

Average pressure in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hammond, IL

Average wind speed in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Hammond, IL

Average humidity in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Hammond, IL

Average rainfall in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Hammond, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hammond, IL

Average snowfall in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hammond, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Hammond, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hammond, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Hammond, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hammond, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Hammond, IL

Average visibility in January - Hammond, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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