January weather forecast
Herald, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Herald, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Herald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Herald are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, in Herald, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health 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:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Herald, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 38.3°F (3.5°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Herald, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Herald, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Herald, in January, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Herald, IL

Average temperature in January - Herald, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Herald, IL

Average pressure in January - Herald, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Herald, IL

Average wind speed in January - Herald, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Herald, IL

Average humidity in January - Herald, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Herald, IL

Average rainfall in January - Herald, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Herald, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Herald, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Herald, IL

Average snowfall in January - Herald, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Herald, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Herald, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Herald, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Herald, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Herald, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Herald, IL

Average UV index in January - Herald, 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
Herald, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Herald, IL

Average visibility in January - Herald, 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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