January weather forecast
Itasca, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Itasca, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and min 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Itasca, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Itasca, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Itasca, during January, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, in Itasca, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. 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: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Itasca, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and reaching a low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and the low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Itasca, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Itasca, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Itasca, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Itasca.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Itasca, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Itasca, IL

Average temperature in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Itasca, IL

Average pressure in January - Itasca, 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
Itasca, IL

Average wind speed in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Itasca, IL

Average humidity in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Itasca, IL

Average rainfall in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Itasca, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Itasca, IL

Average snowfall in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Itasca, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Itasca, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Itasca, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Itasca, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Itasca, IL

Average UV index in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Itasca, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Itasca, IL

Average visibility in January - Itasca, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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