January weather forecast
Naperville, IL

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A covered bridge over a river along the famous Naperville Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois
A covered bridge over a river along the famous Naperville Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois

Weather in January

The city of Naperville welcomes the new year with cold and frosty weather conditions. The city witnesses a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C). Snow showers blanket the city, making the cityscape resemble a picture-perfect winter postcard. With only 3.8 hours of sunshine, most days are cloudy and gray. The icy conditions persist throughout the month, providing a classic midwestern winter feel.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28.4°F (-2°C) and as low as 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Naperville, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Naperville, with an average of 3.8h 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Naperville?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Naperville, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Naperville, during January, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Naperville, the average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Naperville?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Naperville?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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 temperature in January
Naperville, IL

Average temperature in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Naperville, IL

Average pressure in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Naperville, IL

Average wind speed in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Naperville, IL

Average humidity in January - Naperville, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Naperville, IL

Average rainfall in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Naperville, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Naperville, IL

Average snowfall in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Naperville, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Naperville, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Naperville, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Naperville, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Naperville, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Naperville, IL

Average visibility in January - Naperville, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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