January weather forecast
Oquawka, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Oquawka, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

Oquawka's January weather reaches an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Oquawka's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Oquawka, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oquawka, Illinois, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Oquawka, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oquawka have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Oquawka have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oquawka, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°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 (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Oquawka, IL

Average pressure in January - Oquawka, 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
Oquawka, IL

Average wind speed in January - Oquawka, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

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

Average humidity in January
Oquawka, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Oquawka, IL

Average rainfall in January - Oquawka, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Oquawka, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Oquawka, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oquawka, IL

Average snowfall in January - Oquawka, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oquawka, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Oquawka, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Oquawka, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oquawka, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oquawka, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Oquawka, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Oquawka, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Oquawka, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Oquawka, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Oquawka, IL

Average visibility in January - Oquawka, 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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