January weather forecast
Mendota, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mendota, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

Mendota's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and lows of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February, November and December Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mendota, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Mendota?

In Mendota, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is January in Mendota?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Mendota, is 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Mendota?

In January, the average relative humidity in Mendota is 83%.

What is the driest month in Mendota?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February, November and December Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Mendota?

In Mendota, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Mendota?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Mendota, Illinois. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Mendota in January?

In Mendota, during January, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mendota?

In January, the average day length in Mendota, Illinois, is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Mendota?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mendota, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mendota?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Mendota?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mendota?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Mendota?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. 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 cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mendota, IL

Average temperature in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Mendota, IL

Average pressure in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mendota, IL

Average wind speed in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mendota, IL

Average humidity in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Mendota, IL

Average rainfall in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Mendota, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mendota, IL

Average snowfall in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mendota, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Mendota, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mendota, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mendota, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Mendota, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Mendota, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Mendota, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Mendota, 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 September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Mendota, IL

Average visibility in January - Mendota, 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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