January weather forecast
Media, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Media, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Media's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Media is January, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Media, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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 Media?

Media's January weather reaches an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in Media in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Media, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Media?

In January, the average relative humidity in Media, Illinois, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Media?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Media?

In Media, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Media?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Media. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Media?

In January, in Media, Illinois, it is snowing for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Media have in January?

In Media, the average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Media?

On the first day of January in Media, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Media?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Media have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Media?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Media.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Media?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Media, IL

Average temperature in January - Media, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Media, IL

Average pressure in January - Media, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Media, IL

Average wind speed in January - Media, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Media, IL

Average humidity in January - Media, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

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

Average rainfall in January
Media, IL

Average rainfall in January - Media, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Media, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Media, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Media, IL

Average snowfall in January - Media, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Media, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Media, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Media, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Media, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Media, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Media, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Media, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Media, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Media, IL

Average visibility in January - Media, 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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