January weather forecast
Hometown, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Hometown, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

Hometown's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hometown, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Hometown, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, in Hometown, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hometown, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.4 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, in Hometown, 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 in Hometown.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled 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 Hometown?

January, with its average high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Hometown?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hometown, Illinois, are 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Hometown?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Hometown?

The average relative humidity in January in Hometown, Illinois, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Hometown?

In January, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Hometown?

In January, in Hometown, Illinois, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Hometown?

On the first day of January in Hometown, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:17 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 in Hometown?

The month with the least sunshine in Hometown is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Hometown?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Hometown, Illinois, is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Hometown?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Hometown, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hometown, IL

Average temperature in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Hometown, IL

Average pressure in January - Hometown, 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
Hometown, IL

Average wind speed in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Hometown, IL

Average humidity in January - Hometown, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Hometown, IL

Average rainfall in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Hometown, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hometown, IL

Average snowfall in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hometown, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Hometown, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hometown, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hometown, IL

Average UV index in January - Hometown, 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
Hometown, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Hometown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Hometown, IL

Average visibility in January - Hometown, 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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