January weather forecast
Lafayette, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lafayette, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lafayette, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Lafayette are January and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lafayette, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lafayette, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in January?

The average day length in January in Lafayette is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lafayette is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lafayette?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lafayette, IL

Average temperature in January - Lafayette, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Lafayette, IL

Average pressure in January - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lafayette, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Lafayette, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lafayette, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Lafayette, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lafayette, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lafayette, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lafayette, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lafayette, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Lafayette, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lafayette, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lafayette, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lafayette, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Lafayette, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lafayette, IL

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

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

Average visibility in January
Lafayette, IL

Average visibility in January - Lafayette, 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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