January weather forecast
Lake of the Woods, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lake of the Woods, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

In Lake of the Woods, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

In Lake of the Woods, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lake of the Woods, in January, during 6.7 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures in Lake of the Woods vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Lake of the Woods, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lake of the Woods, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lake of the Woods have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average temperature in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.9°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 (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average pressure in January - Lake of the Woods, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average humidity in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lake of the Woods, 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
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 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
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average UV index in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average visibility in January - Lake of the Woods, 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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