January weather forecast
Macon, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Macon, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 33.6°F (0.9°C) at the peak and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Macon, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Macon, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Macon are January through March, November and December. In Macon, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Macon, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.6 days and aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Macon is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, in Macon, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Macon?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month in Macon, Illinois.

How cold is it in Macon in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Macon, Illinois, during January are 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Macon?

The average relative humidity in January in Macon, Illinois, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Macon?

In Macon, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Macon?

In Macon, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Macon, Illinois, is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Macon?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Macon, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Macon?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Macon, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Macon?

The average sunshine duration in January in Macon, Illinois, is 4.1h.

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

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 Macon?

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

Average temperature in January - Macon, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Macon, IL

Average pressure in January - Macon, 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
Macon, IL

Average wind speed in January - Macon, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Macon, IL

Average humidity in January - Macon, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Macon, IL

Average rainfall in January - Macon, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Macon, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Macon, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Macon, IL

Average snowfall in January - Macon, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Macon, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Macon, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Macon, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Macon, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Macon, IL

Average UV index in January - Macon, 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
Macon, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Macon, IL

Average visibility in January - Macon, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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