January weather forecast
Mettawa, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Mettawa, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and lows of 16.5°F (-8.6°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Mettawa, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Mettawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.3 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mettawa. In Mettawa, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Mettawa, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.2 days and aggregates up to 18.86" (479mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mettawa, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of January, in Mettawa, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Mettawa is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mettawa?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a minimum average of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

How cold is it in Mettawa in January?

In Mettawa, 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.5°F (-8.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Mettawa?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Mettawa, Illinois.

What is the average humidity in January in Mettawa?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Mettawa?

In Mettawa, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Mettawa?

In Mettawa, Illinois, in January, during 12.9 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mettawa have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mettawa?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mettawa, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mettawa?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Mettawa?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Mettawa?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mettawa is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mettawa, IL

Average temperature in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.5°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 (16.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mettawa, IL

Average pressure in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mettawa, IL

Average wind speed in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Mettawa, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Mettawa, IL

Average rainfall in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Mettawa, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mettawa, IL

Average snowfall in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mettawa, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mettawa, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Mettawa, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Mettawa, IL

Average UV index in January - Mettawa, 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
Mettawa, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Mettawa, IL

Average visibility in January - Mettawa, 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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