January weather forecast
Highland Park, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Highland Park, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Highland Park, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Highland Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Highland Park. The month with the most snowfall in Highland Park, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Highland Park, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Highland Park, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Highland Park.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Highland Park is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

How cold is January in Highland Park?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Highland Park, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Highland Park?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Highland Park?

In January, the average relative humidity in Highland Park is 82%.

How much does it rain in Highland Park in January?

In Highland Park, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Highland Park?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Highland Park. Snow falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Park have in January?

In Highland Park, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Highland Park?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Highland Park, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Highland Park?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Highland Park, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Highland Park?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Highland Park is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Highland Park, IL

Average temperature in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Highland Park, IL

Average pressure in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Highland Park, IL

Average wind speed in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Highland Park, IL

Average humidity in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Highland Park, IL

Average rainfall in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Highland Park, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Highland Park, IL

Average snowfall in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Highland Park, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Highland Park, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Highland Park, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Highland Park, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Highland Park, IL

Average UV index in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Highland Park, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Highland Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Highland Park, IL

Average visibility in January - Highland Park, 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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