January weather forecast
Harwood Heights, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Harwood Heights, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and min 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows at 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Harwood Heights. In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. In Harwood Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Harwood Heights is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month when Harwood Heights experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Harwood Heights?

In Harwood Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Harwood Heights?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Harwood Heights is 3.7h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average temperature in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average pressure in January - Harwood Heights, 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
Harwood Heights, IL

Average wind speed in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average humidity in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average rainfall in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average snowfall in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harwood Heights, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average UV index in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Harwood Heights, IL

Average visibility in January - Harwood Heights, 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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