January weather forecast
Mattoon, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mattoon, Illinois, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 34°F (1.1°C) and lows at 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mattoon, in January, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mattoon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mattoon, during January, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Mattoon, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Mattoon experiences an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mattoon, during January, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Mattoon, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Mattoon, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°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 (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Mattoon, IL

Average pressure in January - Mattoon, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mattoon, IL

Average wind speed in January - Mattoon, 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
Mattoon, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Mattoon, IL

Average rainfall in January - Mattoon, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Mattoon, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Mattoon, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mattoon, IL

Average snowfall in January - Mattoon, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mattoon, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Mattoon, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Mattoon, IL

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mattoon, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Mattoon, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Mattoon, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Mattoon, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Mattoon, 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 June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Mattoon, IL

Average visibility in January - Mattoon, 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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