January weather forecast
Lima, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Lima, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Lima records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lima. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Lima, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lima?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lima, IL

Average temperature in January - Lima, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Lima, IL

Average pressure in January - Lima, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lima, IL

Average wind speed in January - Lima, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lima, IL

Average humidity in January - Lima, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Lima, IL

Average rainfall in January - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Lima, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lima, IL

Average snowfall in January - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lima, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Lima, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lima, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lima, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Lima, IL

Average UV index in January - Lima, 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
Lima, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Lima, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Lima, IL

Average visibility in January - Lima, 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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