January weather forecast
Paris, IL

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Weather in January

As winter settles over Paris, Illinois, a frosty chill dominates the landscape. January stands as the coldest period of the year with a low temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C). This month's weather contrasts starkly with the warm sunshine of December, offering a solid blanket of white that grips the ground. The piercing cold precipitates both rainfall and snowfall, making the city a haven for winter activity lovers. Temperatures rise slightly towards February although the atmosphere remains brisk and chilly.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Paris, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Paris, in January, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Paris, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Paris, Illinois, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 33.8°F (1°C) and the low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Paris, in January, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, in Paris, Illinois, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Paris have in January?

The average day length in January in Paris is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Paris, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Paris?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Paris, IL

Average temperature in January - Paris, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°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 (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Paris, IL

Average pressure in January - Paris, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Paris, IL

Average wind speed in January - Paris, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Paris, IL

Average humidity in January - Paris, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

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

Average rainfall in January
Paris, IL

Average rainfall in January - Paris, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Paris, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Paris, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Paris, IL

Average snowfall in January - Paris, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Paris, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Paris, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Paris, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Paris, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Paris, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Paris, IL

Average UV index in January - Paris, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Paris, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Paris, 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 June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Paris, IL

Average visibility in January - Paris, 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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