January weather forecast
Laura, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Laura, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

Laura's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Laura, with an average of 3.9h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and as low as 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

How cold is January?

Laura in January has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month in Laura?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Laura, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Laura, during January, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Laura have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Laura?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Laura have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Laura, IL

Average temperature in January - Laura, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Laura, IL

Average pressure in January - Laura, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Laura, IL

Average wind speed in January - Laura, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

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

Average humidity in January
Laura, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Laura, IL

Average rainfall in January - Laura, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Laura, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Laura, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Laura, IL

Average snowfall in January - Laura, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Laura, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Laura, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Laura, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Laura, 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
Laura, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Laura, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Laura, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Laura, IL

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

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

Average visibility in January
Laura, IL

Average visibility in January - Laura, 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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