January weather forecast
Orion, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Orion, Illinois, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low-temperature average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Orion, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Orion, the average high-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Orion, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Orion, Illinois. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Orion, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January in Orion is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Orion?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:15 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?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orion?

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Orion, IL

Average temperature in January - Orion, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.4°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 (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°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 (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Orion, IL

Average pressure in January - Orion, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Orion, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Orion, IL

Average humidity in January - Orion, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Orion, IL

Average rainfall in January - Orion, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Orion, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Orion, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Orion, IL

Average snowfall in January - Orion, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Orion, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Orion, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orion, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Orion, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Orion, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Orion, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Orion, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Orion, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Orion, IL

Average visibility in January - Orion, 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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