January weather forecast
Louisville, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Louisville, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.7°F (2.6°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 36.7°F (2.6°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Louisville, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, in Louisville, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Louisville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Louisville are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Louisville, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, in Louisville, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Louisville. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Louisville?

With average high and low temperatures of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively, January is Louisville's coldest month.

How cold is January in Louisville?

In Louisville, in January, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Louisville?

In January, the average relative humidity in Louisville, Illinois, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Louisville in January?

In Louisville, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Louisville?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Louisville?

In Louisville, Illinois, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Louisville have in January?

In Louisville, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Louisville?

On the first day of January in Louisville, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Louisville?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Louisville have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Louisville, Illinois, is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Louisville?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Louisville?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Louisville, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Louisville, IL

Average temperature in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Louisville, IL

Average pressure in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Louisville, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Louisville, IL

Average humidity in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

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

Average rainfall in January
Louisville, IL

Average rainfall in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Louisville, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Louisville, IL

Average snowfall in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Louisville, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Louisville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Louisville, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Louisville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Louisville, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Louisville, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Louisville, 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 June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Louisville, IL

Average visibility in January - Louisville, 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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