January weather forecast
Melvin, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Melvin, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

Melvin's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and lows of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Melvin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Melvin experiences an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Melvin, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Melvin?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Melvin.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Melvin, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Melvin, IL

Average pressure in January - Melvin, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melvin, IL

Average wind speed in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Melvin, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Melvin, IL

Average rainfall in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Melvin, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melvin, IL

Average snowfall in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melvin, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Melvin, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melvin, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Melvin, IL

Average UV index in January - Melvin, 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
Melvin, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Melvin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Melvin, IL

Average visibility in January - Melvin, 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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