January weather forecast
Modesto, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Modesto, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Modesto, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Modesto witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Modesto experiences an average high-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Modesto, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Modesto, during January, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Modesto, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Modesto, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Modesto, IL

Average temperature in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Modesto, IL

Average pressure in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Modesto, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Modesto, IL

Average humidity in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Modesto, IL

Average rainfall in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Modesto, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Modesto, IL

Average snowfall in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Modesto, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Modesto, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Modesto, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Modesto, IL

Average UV index in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Modesto, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Modesto, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Modesto, IL

Average visibility in January - Modesto, 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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