January weather forecast
Knoxville, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Knoxville, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 17.4°F (-8.1°C) respectively, January is Knoxville's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Knoxville, records 29.5°F (-1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Knoxville, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Knoxville, Illinois, is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Knoxville?

In Knoxville, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Knoxville have in January?

The average day length in January in Knoxville, Illinois, is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Knoxville, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Knoxville, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Knoxville, IL

Average pressure in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Knoxville, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Knoxville, IL

Average humidity in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Knoxville, IL

Average rainfall in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Knoxville, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Knoxville, IL

Average snowfall in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Knoxville, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Knoxville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Knoxville, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Knoxville, IL

Average UV index in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Knoxville, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Knoxville, IL

Average visibility in January - Knoxville, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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