January weather forecast
Lacon, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lacon, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 17.4°F (-8.1°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lacon, in January, during 10.4 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lacon, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lacon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lacon are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Lacon, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.4°F (-8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lacon, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lacon, during January, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Lacon, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

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 reading in January?

In Lacon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lacon, IL

Average temperature in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Lacon, IL

Average pressure in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lacon, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lacon, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Lacon, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Lacon, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lacon, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lacon, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Lacon, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lacon, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lacon, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lacon, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lacon, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lacon, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Lacon, IL

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

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

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