January weather forecast
McHenry, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in McHenry, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.6°F (-3°C) and min 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

In McHenry, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 26.6°F (-3°C) and reaching a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In McHenry, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McHenry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

In McHenry, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in McHenry, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in McHenry. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in McHenry?

With its average high temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and a low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is January in McHenry?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in McHenry are 26.6°F (-3°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in McHenry?

The months with the highest humidity in McHenry, Illinois, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in McHenry?

In January, the average relative humidity in McHenry is 85%.

How much does it rain in McHenry in January?

In McHenry, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in McHenry?

The month with the most snowfall in McHenry is January, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in McHenry in January?

In McHenry, in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does McHenry have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in McHenry?

On the first day of January in McHenry, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in McHenry?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in McHenry?

In McHenry, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in McHenry?

The months with the lowest UV index in McHenry, Illinois, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in McHenry?

In McHenry, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
McHenry, IL

Average temperature in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in January
McHenry, IL

Average pressure in January - McHenry, 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
McHenry, IL

Average wind speed in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
McHenry, IL

Average humidity in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
McHenry, IL

Average rainfall in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
McHenry, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
McHenry, IL

Average snowfall in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McHenry, IL

Average snowfall days in January - McHenry, 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 June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
McHenry, IL

Average sunshine days in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
McHenry, IL

Average UV index in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
McHenry, IL

Average cloud cover in January - McHenry, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
McHenry, IL

Average visibility in January - McHenry, 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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