January weather forecast
Iron, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Iron, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a minimum average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Iron, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Iron, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Iron, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.3°F (3.5°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the base.

How cold does it get in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Iron is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Iron, in January, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Iron have in January?

In Iron, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 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 many hours of sunshine does Iron have in January?

In Iron, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Iron, IL

Average temperature in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average pressure in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average wind speed in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average humidity in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average rainfall in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average snowfall in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

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

Average sunshine days in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average UV index in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average visibility in January - Iron, 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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