January weather forecast
Lanark, IL

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Weather in January

Transitioning from the ending month, December, to January, there is a noticeable dip in the temperature, that marks the winter season in Lanark, Illinois, USA. The mercury usually silhouettes around 13.5°F (-10.3°C) to 25.9°F (-3.4°C), appending this period a rather icy exterior. Humidity takes a crest, touching 87%, an attribute often linked with winter months. The city enters its peak snowfall period, with snow-covered lanes and roofs becoming a common sight. Irrespective of the colder season, days are still decently bright with around 9.5hours of daylight.

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, in Lanark, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. 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. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Lanark's January weather, with an average high temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average low temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lanark, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 13.5°F (-10.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Lanark, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Lanark, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lanark. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lanark have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 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 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lanark have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Lanark, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lanark, IL

Average temperature in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Lanark, IL

Average pressure in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lanark, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lanark, IL

Average humidity in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Lanark, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Lanark, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lanark, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lanark, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Lanark, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lanark, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Lanark, IL

Average UV index in January - Lanark, 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
Lanark, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Lanark, IL

Average visibility in January - Lanark, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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