January weather forecast
Highwood, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Highwood, Illinois, 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, with an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Highwood, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Highwood, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Highwood, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, 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.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Highwood, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Highwood?

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

How cold is January in Highwood?

During January, Highwood experiences an average high-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Highwood?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Highwood?

In January, the average relative humidity in Highwood, Illinois, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Highwood?

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

When does it snow the most in Highwood?

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

How much does it snow in Highwood in January?

In Highwood, in January, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Highwood?

In Highwood, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Highwood?

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 Highwood, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Highwood?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Highwood, Illinois.

How many hours of sunshine does Highwood have in January?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Highwood?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Highwood is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Highwood, IL

Average temperature in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average pressure in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average wind speed in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average humidity in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average rainfall in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average snowfall in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average UV index in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average visibility in January - Highwood, 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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