January weather forecast
Litchfield, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Litchfield, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Litchfield, in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Litchfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Litchfield, Illinois, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, having an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in Litchfield in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Litchfield, records 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Litchfield, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Litchfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months 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 in Litchfield.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Litchfield, IL

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

Average wind speed in January
Litchfield, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Litchfield, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Litchfield, IL

Average rainfall in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Litchfield, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Litchfield, IL

Average snowfall in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Litchfield, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Litchfield, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Litchfield, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Litchfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Litchfield, IL

Average UV index in January - Litchfield, 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
Litchfield, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Litchfield, IL

Average visibility in January - Litchfield, 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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