January weather forecast
Lansing, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Lansing, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Lansing's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lansing are January through April, October through December. In Lansing, in January, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lansing, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Lansing, 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 19°F (-7.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lansing, in January, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Lansing?

In Lansing, in January, during 12.5 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Lansing, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lansing, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in January
Lansing, IL

Average pressure in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lansing, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lansing, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Lansing, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Lansing, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lansing, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lansing, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Lansing, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lansing, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lansing, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Lansing, IL

Average UV index in January - Lansing, 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
Lansing, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lansing, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Lansing, IL

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

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

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