January weather forecast
Mineral, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mineral, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is Mineral's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Mineral when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. 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 advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year in Mineral, registering average temperatures as high as 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and as low as 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Mineral are January and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mineral, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mineral, in January, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Mineral, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Mineral, IL

Average temperature in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Mineral, IL

Average pressure in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mineral, IL

Average wind speed in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Mineral, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Mineral, IL

Average rainfall in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Mineral, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mineral, IL

Average snowfall in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mineral, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Mineral, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mineral, 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 5min

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: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mineral, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Mineral, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mineral, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Mineral, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Mineral, IL

Average visibility in January - Mineral, 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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