January weather forecast
Old Gilchrist, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and max 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.3 rainfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Old Gilchrist, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Old Gilchrist. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Old Gilchrist, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Old Gilchrist, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Old Gilchrist, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Old Gilchrist, the average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Old Gilchrist?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from 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
Old Gilchrist, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°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 (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average pressure in January - Old Gilchrist, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average wind speed in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average humidity in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Old Gilchrist, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average UV index in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average visibility in January - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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