January weather forecast
Kaskaskia, IL

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kaskaskia, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

In Kaskaskia, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Kaskaskia, Illinois, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kaskaskia, in January, during 7.9 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kaskaskia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Kaskaskia, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kaskaskia, during the entire year, snow falls for 16 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), is Kaskaskia's coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature during January is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Kaskaskia, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kaskaskia have in January?

In Kaskaskia, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Kaskaskia?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average temperature in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average pressure in January - Kaskaskia, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average wind speed in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average humidity in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average rainfall in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average snowfall in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Kaskaskia, IL

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average UV index in January - Kaskaskia, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Kaskaskia, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Kaskaskia, IL

Average visibility in January - Kaskaskia, 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).

Kaskaskia, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location