January weather forecast
Harvard, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Harvard, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and min 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Temperature

Harvard experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harvard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a low of 13.3°F (-10.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in January?

Harvard in January has an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Harvard, during January, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Harvard, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Harvard?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Harvard, Illinois, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Harvard have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Harvard, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Harvard, IL

Average temperature in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Harvard, IL

Average pressure in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Harvard, IL

Average wind speed in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Harvard, IL

Average humidity in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Harvard, IL

Average rainfall in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Harvard, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harvard, IL

Average snowfall in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harvard, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Harvard, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harvard, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Harvard, IL

Average UV index in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Harvard, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Harvard, IL

Average visibility in January - Harvard, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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