January weather forecast
Harristown, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Harristown, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.2°F (-6°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Harristown, Illinois, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.2 rainfall days, and 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) 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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 32.9°F (0.5°C) at the peak and 21.2°F (-6°C) at the base.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Harristown, is 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Harristown, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Harristown, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Harristown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Harristown is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Harristown, IL

Average temperature in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Harristown, IL

Average pressure in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Harristown, IL

Average wind speed in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Harristown, IL

Average humidity in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

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

Average rainfall in January
Harristown, IL

Average rainfall in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Harristown, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harristown, IL

Average snowfall in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harristown, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Harristown, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harristown, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Harristown, IL

Average UV index in January - Harristown, 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
Harristown, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Harristown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Harristown, IL

Average visibility in January - Harristown, 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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