January weather forecast
Oak Forest, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Oak Forest, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Oak Forest. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oak Forest are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to 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. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Oak Forest's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January in Oak Forest?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Oak Forest, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Oak Forest, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oak Forest, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Oak Forest, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average temperature in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average pressure in January - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average wind speed in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average humidity in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oak Forest, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average UV index in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

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

Average visibility in January
Oak Forest, IL

Average visibility in January - Oak Forest, 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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