January weather forecast
McCook, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in McCook, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), is McCook's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In McCook, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.8 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in McCook. In McCook, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.2" (132mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In McCook, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a minimum average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in McCook?

In McCook, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In McCook, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In McCook, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
McCook, IL

Average temperature in January - McCook, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
McCook, IL

Average pressure in January - McCook, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
McCook, IL

Average wind speed in January - McCook, 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 August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
McCook, IL

Average humidity in January - McCook, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
McCook, IL

Average rainfall in January - McCook, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
McCook, IL

Average rainfall days in January - McCook, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
McCook, IL

Average snowfall in January - McCook, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McCook, IL

Average snowfall days in January - McCook, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
McCook, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
McCook, IL

Average sunshine days in January - McCook, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
McCook, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
McCook, IL

Average cloud cover in January - McCook, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
McCook, IL

Average visibility in January - McCook, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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