January weather forecast
Lemont, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lemont, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.4 rainfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lemont, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

Lemont in January has an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Lemont?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lemont?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lemont, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lemont, in January, during 12.1 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lemont have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Lemont, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Lemont, IL

Average pressure in January - Lemont, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lemont, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lemont, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Lemont, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Lemont, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lemont, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lemont, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lemont, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lemont, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Lemont, IL

Average UV index in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lemont, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lemont, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Lemont, IL

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

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

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