January weather forecast
Oakwood, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Oakwood, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C), is Oakwood's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Oakwood, Illinois, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Oakwood, in January, during 10.6 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.2 snowfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Oakwood is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Oakwood, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Oakwood's January weather, with an average high temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Oakwood, the average high-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Oakwood is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oakwood, in January, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Oakwood, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Oakwood, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oakwood?

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?

In Oakwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oakwood, IL

Average temperature in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Oakwood, IL

Average pressure in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oakwood, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Oakwood, IL

Average humidity in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

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

Average rainfall in January
Oakwood, IL

Average rainfall in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Oakwood, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oakwood, IL

Average snowfall in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oakwood, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Oakwood, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oakwood, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Oakwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Oakwood, IL

Average UV index in January - Oakwood, 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
Oakwood, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Oakwood, 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 June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Oakwood, IL

Average visibility in January - Oakwood, 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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