January weather forecast
Lewistown, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lewistown, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

In Lewistown, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lewistown, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Lewistown, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lewistown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Lewistown's January weather, with an average high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lewistown, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lewistown, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lewistown?

In January, the average day length in Lewistown is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Lewistown, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lewistown, IL

Average temperature in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°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 (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Lewistown, IL

Average pressure in January - Lewistown, 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
Lewistown, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

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

Average humidity in January
Lewistown, IL

Average humidity in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Lewistown, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Lewistown, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lewistown, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lewistown, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Lewistown, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lewistown, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lewistown, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lewistown, IL

Average UV index in January - Lewistown, 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
Lewistown, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lewistown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Lewistown, IL

Average visibility in January - Lewistown, 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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