January weather forecast
Northbrook, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Northbrook, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

January is Northbrook's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Northbrook, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Northbrook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Northbrook, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Northbrook, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Northbrook reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In Northbrook, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Northbrook, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Northbrook, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Northbrook?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout January, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Northbrook, the average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Northbrook have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Northbrook, Illinois, is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Northbrook, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Northbrook, IL

Average pressure in January - Northbrook, 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
Northbrook, IL

Average wind speed in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Northbrook, IL

Average humidity in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Northbrook, IL

Average rainfall in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Northbrook, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Northbrook, IL

Average snowfall in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Northbrook, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Northbrook, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Northbrook, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Northbrook, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Northbrook, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Northbrook, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Northbrook, 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 28).

Average visibility in January
Northbrook, IL

Average visibility in January - Northbrook, 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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